English Teacher

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a co-educational secondary school based in Selsey, seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join their successful English department from April 2025 (or earlier if possible).

This forward-thinking secondary school prides itself on creating a caring and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school fosters high expectations, a strong sense of community, and continuous professional development for staff. Offering a broad and engaging curriculum alongside a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.

Inspectors praised the school’s positive relationships between staff and students, the supportive atmosphere, and the excellent careers education which includes strong local partnerships.

The school is looking to appoint a fully qualified Teacher of English to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will take on the full teaching role, including planning, delivering, and marking lessons. This is a full-time position to begin in Jan 2026 with the possibility of extension or a permanent contract for the right candidate.

• A teacher with enthusiasm for delivering engaging and interactive English lessons.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities.
• Experience teaching English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• A desire to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

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.
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