Job description
Secondary English Teacher – mainstream secondary – Southampton, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate / January 2026 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of learners with your passion for English?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary English Teacher to join a supportive mainstream secondary school in Southampton. This full-time role is available for an immediate start or from January 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ academic success.
As a Secondary English Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages, developing students’ language, literature, and critical thinking skills, and contributing to the wider school community. Both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities of a Secondary English Teacher:
- Teach English Language and Literature across the Key Stages
- Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and effective lessons
- Track, assess, and report on student progress to support achievement
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement
- Encourage a love for reading, writing, and analytical thinking
- Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to departmental success
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ECTs, or recognised overseas teaching qualifications
- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
- Ability to motivate and inspire secondary school students
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply via GSL Education
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience
- Ongoing support from expert education consultants
- Access to professional training and development opportunities
- Honest, ethical, and transparent recruitment practices
If you are an inspiring English Teacher eager to take on your next challenge in Southampton, we would be delighted 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 an enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
As a respected, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to connecting passionate educators with schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Secondary 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.