Job description
Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Southsea, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience).
Start time: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time
Do you believe in the power of words to transform minds and inspire futures?
GSL Education are supporting a vibrant school in Southsea in appointing a passionate and dedicated English Teacher for a full-time role, with the flexibility to start immediately or from September 2025.
About the Role:
This is a rewarding and versatile position for an enthusiastic English teacher who can adapt to diverse classroom environments and support learners at different stages of their educational journey. Whether you are teaching foundational literacy to younger pupils or exploring complex texts with older students, your role will be key to building confidence and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to the needs of pupils across varying age groups and abilities.
- Promote a love for reading, writing, and discussion in an inclusive learning environment.
- Use effective assessment methods to monitor and support student progress.
- Develop differentiated resources and provide targeted intervention where needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistency in curriculum delivery and pastoral support.
- Contribute to a positive and respectful school culture that supports every child’s development.
Job Requirements:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), be an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or possess a relevant overseas teaching qualification.
- Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature, adaptable to different key stages.
- Previous teaching experience in a UK school is desirable, but not essential for ECTs or overseas teachers.
- Excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to inclusive education.
- Applications also welcomed from experienced TAs or Cover Supervisors with a solid academic background in English and a desire to pursue a teaching career.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £30,000 – £46,535 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Full-time role with flexibility for an immediate or September 2025 start.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.
- A dedicated consultant to provide guidance throughout your teaching career with GSL Education.
If you’re ready to share your passion for English and help students unlock their potential through language, we’d 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.