Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher ready to inspire the next generation of writers and thinkers? Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Portsmouth, is seeking a passionate Teacher of English to join their dynamic team. The Role: We are seeking a motivated and skilled English teacher with strong subject knowledge who can build positive relationships with students and break down barriers to learning. You’ll inspire students to achieve their potential and take pride in helping them experience daily success in their educational journey. About the School: This inclusive Portsmouth secondary school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, ensuring all students, including those with SEND, receive high-quality education. With a calm and supportive environment, the school fosters mutual respect, strong relationships, and academic success. Students benefit from extensive extracurricular opportunities, including sports, music, and leadership programmes, while safeguarding and personal development remain top priorities. Why Join This School? Commitment to Inclusivity and Wellbeing: The school provides a nurturing environment where every student can thrive, supported by a strong, inclusive ethos. Rights Respecting School: A deep-rooted commitment to mutual respect and supportive learning. Focus on Excellence: High standards and exceptional exam results in English, driven by a collaborative team of innovative educators. Professional Development: A robust professional learning programme to support teachers at every stage of their career, from ECT induction to leadership development. Workload Conscious: Policies focused on effective and efficient feedback, reducing unnecessary workload while maximising student progress. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Your own specialist classroom equipped with visualisers, touchscreen TVs, and Chromebooks for student use. Why Work Through Teaching Personnel? As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers a range of benefits to support your career journey: Weekly Pay: Receive consistent, competitive pay every week. Exclusive CPD Opportunities: Access to a wide range of free and heavily discounted professional development courses. Supportive Consultants: Work closely with a dedicated consultant who will guide you through the application process and provide ongoing support. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and commitments. The Ideal Candidate: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – this is a requirement for the role. A strong subject specialist in English with excellent curriculum knowledge. A committed teacher passionate about inspiring student success and fostering a love of reading and writing. A reflective practitioner open to using research-driven strategies for effective teaching. An enthusiastic educator eager to collaborate with a supportive team. An ambitious professional seeking opportunities for career growth and leadership development. What We Offer: A welcoming and vibrant school community driven by core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing, and High Expectations. Tailored professional development opportunities for career progression. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students in Portsmouth. Location: Portsmouth How to Apply: Take the next step in your teaching career by submitting your CV and cover letter to Teaching Personnel today. Start your journey with a school community that values your skills, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.