English Teacher
Full Time
Portsmouth
September Start
Teaching Personnel are working with a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school located in the heart of Portsmouth, committed to delivering outstanding education to our diverse student community.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join their committed and enthusiastic English Department from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a teacher of English, you will play a key role in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging English curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be responsible for fostering a love of literature, language, and communication, helping students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English lessons that inspire and challenge all learners in accordance with the national curriculum.
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Teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 for the right candidate.
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
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Set clear learning objectives and provide constructive feedback to ensure continued progress.
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Mark and assess student work in line with school policy, maintaining accurate records and reporting on student progress.
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Promote high standards of literacy, including correct use of English, both written and spoken.
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Create a positive classroom environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
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Contribute to the development of curriculum resources and schemes of work.
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Participate in school events, parent's evenings, and whole-school CPD.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the English department and the wider school community.
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Actively contribute to the pastoral care of students, including the role of form tutor where required.
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Promote a culture of reading and critical thinking, encouraging student engagement with diverse texts and media.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending completion for ECTs.
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A degree in English Literature, English Language, or a related discipline.
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A genuine passion for English and a desire to make the subject engaging and accessible to all students.
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Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
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A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities and the wider school community.
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A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development.
If you are a passionate and committed English teacher looking to join a progressive and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and submit your CV.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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