Dynamic English Teacher - Secondary (Fixed-Term)

REESON Education; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education in Portsmouth is seeking an English Teacher for a fixed-term role starting after half-term in a busy secondary school. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop reading, writing and analytical skills, helping pupils progress.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has proven secondary English experience, strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and an enhanced DBS. This position offers continuity and professional support throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience teaching English in a secondary school.
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence planning, teaching and assessing English.
• Effective classroom management and a consistent, approachable manner.
• Availability to start after half-term and commit to the fixed-term assignment.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons aligned to the curriculum.
• Develop pupils' reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Assess work, provide constructive feedback and track pupil progress.
• Adapt activities to support pupils with SEND and challenge higher-attaining learners.
• Work closely with the English department to maintain continuity in pupils' learning.

Skills

Classroom management

English teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

REESON Education in Portsmouth is seeking an English Teacher for a fixed-term role starting after half-term in a busy secondary school. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop reading, writing and analytical skills, helping pupils progress.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has proven secondary English experience, strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and an enhanced DBS. This position offers continuity and professional support throughout the placement.