Job description
English Teacher – Secondary School – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher looking for your next opportunity?
GSL Education are seeking a committed English Teacher to join a thriving mainstream secondary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire from September 2025. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience, and is open to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holders, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and suitably qualified overseas-trained teachers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students and help them achieve excellence in English, working within a supportive school environment where professional development is highly valued.
As a Teacher of English, your responsibilities will be:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Teach across Key Stages, fostering a love of English language and literature in students
- Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing constructive feedback
- Create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where all students feel valued
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, following school policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the English department and across the wider school
- Contribute to the school community by supporting extracurricular activities and events
- Stay updated with curriculum changes and best practices in teaching English
English Teacher Requirements:
- QTS, ECT, or overseas-qualified teacher status
- Experience working as an English Teacher in secondary schools.
- Degree in English or a related subject area
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students of varying abilities
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and educational excellence
- Have an up-to-date 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)
Why Join GSL:
- Competitive salary and permanent placement opportunities
- Professional development and career progression supported by experienced consultants
- Access to a wide network of schools and education professionals
- Ethical recruitment practices that prioritise your career goals
If you are a passionate English Teacher seeking a rewarding permanent role 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.
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