Job Description
Teaching Personnel is proud to be collaborating with a respected secondary school in Southampton to recruit a dedicated English Teacher. This is a remarkable opportunity to join a school that has recently celebrated its Good Ofsted rating across all key areas, including quality of education and leadership.\n\nAbout the Role\n We are seeking a passionate and creative English Teacher who can inspire students aged 11 to 16. The role involves:\n\nDelivering engaging lessons that support students’ academic progress.\nEncouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a love of literature.\nSupporting the school’s ethos of inclusivity, respect, and high expectations.\nThis is a full-time role, starting in April 2025, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.\n\nWhy Join This School?\n\nA newly implemented behaviour policy fosters a calm, respectful, and focused learning environment.\nStrong leadership under a new headteacher who is committed to driving school improvement.\nA commitment to professional growth and well-being, as highlighted in recent feedback from staff and parents.\nA vibrant extracurricular programme that supports student development and fosters community engagement.\nCandidate Requirements\n We are looking for someone who:\n\nHolds QTS in the UK.\nHas experience teaching English at the secondary level.\nShares the school’s commitment to preparing students for modern life and further education.\nHow to Apply\n To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
Teaching Personnel is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.\n\nJoin us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young people in Southampton!\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.\n\nAll 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.\n\nTeaching 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.\n\nWe 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.
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