Job description
English Teacher – mainstream secondary – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate / January 2026 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Are you an inspiring English Teacher looking for your next opportunity?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join a thriving mainstream secondary school in Portsmouth. This is a full-time position, available for an immediate start or from January 2026, offering an excellent chance to make a positive impact in students’ academic journeys.
In this role, you will deliver engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, nurture a love of language and literature, and help students achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their practice in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stages
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to support development
- Contribute to the wider English department and school community
- Encourage a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking among students
- Uphold high standards of behaviour and classroom management
- Commit to continuous professional development and reflective teaching practices
Teacher of English Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ECTs, or recognised overseas teaching qualifications
- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage secondary school students
- Effective classroom management skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply via GSL Education
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive salary in line with experience and qualifications
- Supportive consultants who specialise in education recruitment
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Clear, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices
If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher ready to make a difference in Portsmouth, we would love to hear from you!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the English Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.