Job Description

Join our vibrant English department and inspire the next generation of writers, thinkers, and communicators in a supportive 'Good' OFSTED-rated academy.

Salary: 165 - 225 per day (PAYE)

Job title: English Teacher

Hours: Part-time or full-time

Location: Portsmouth

Job description

Qualified English Teacher sought to join an inspiring and vibrant English department in 2026. We are seeking someone who can ensure that excellent standards of teaching are maintained and who is confident in their ability to engage with pupils and promote a love of the English language and literature. This is a full time English teaching position (although the school would consider part-time) and is based within a small, academy secondary school, which was rated by OFSTED as 'Good' and where there is an extensive programme that focuses on developing future life and career skills and development. ECTs and Instructor Teachers are very welcomed to apply.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. To contribute to raising standards of student attainment. To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Must have experience of Teaching KS3/4 English. Strong subject knowledge with the ability to teach engaging, informative, and challenging lessons. Have excellent written and spoken communication skills. A passion for education and for steering young people to become the best possible versions of themselves. Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff. Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students. Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.

Visa sponsorship is not offered with this position

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: 31,560.00-49,084.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

QTS (preferred)
Work Location: In person