Job description
Share Your Love for Stories and Language – Join as a Teacher of English!
Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46535 per annum (Depending on experience)
Start: After Easter 2025/September 2025
Contract: Full time, Permanent
GSL Education are looking for a passionate and motivated Teacher of English to join a friendly secondary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent position, starting after Easter or in September 2025.
The school is open to a wide range of candidates – whether you are a fully qualified teacher (QTS/ECT), have overseas teaching experience, or are a skilled Cover Supervisor (CS) or Teaching Assistant (TA) looking to step into a teaching role, your application is welcome.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Teaching English to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Designing lessons that challenge and inspire young learners.
- Encouraging a love for reading, writing, and exploring texts.
- Monitoring student progress and supporting their development.
- Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborating with colleagues on planning and curriculum delivery.
- Participating in whole-school activities and enrichment opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
- A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) OR relevant classroom experience in a UK secondary school.
- A degree in English, Literature, or a related subject.
- Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
- A passion for helping students build skills in analysis, communication, and creative expression.
- A strong team player with good communication skills.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- A full CV that covers the last 10 years (or your entire work history) with any gaps explained.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- A secure, permanent teaching position in a supportive school.
- A competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Guidance and support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.
- The chance to truly make a difference in students' academic and personal growth.
If you're excited by the idea of making literature and language come alive in the classroom, this is your chance to take the next step in your teaching career as a Teacher of English in Portsmouth.
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.
To express your interest in this Teacher of English role in Portsmouth, click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch!