English Teacher / ECT Considered

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable education provider in Southampton is looking for a dynamic English Teacher who is passionate about shaping students' futures. Join a highly supportive team, where you'll develop an engaging curriculum and inspire students through classic and contemporary texts. Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and be part of a welcoming community committed to student welfare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional CPD

On-site leisure center

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Teachers' pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate and creative with a love for teaching.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Shape lessons that engage students with classic texts.
• Foster a love of reading through dedicated lessons.
• Develop a dynamic curriculum collaboratively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or ECT status

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English Teacher / ECT Considered, Southampton

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Client:

AWD online

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative English Teacher eager to inspire students and shape their futures?

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a dynamic English Teacherwith excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a love for teaching to join an exceptional English Department.

As the English Teacher you will be given a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Each school within the Trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skilfully planned curriculum.

What makes the English department special?

Imagine working alongside a large, supportive, and friendly team of over 17 English teachers, all passionate about sharing their expertise and resources. They're a collaborative team, dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. Here's what awaits you:

• Dedicated support: Benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Core Progress assistant, solely focused on supporting students and staff
• Engaging curriculum: Teach a thoroughly planned and resourced curriculum across all year groups, building a coherent and robust "5-year journey" for students
• Opportunities to shape lessons: Contribute to the ongoing evolution of this dynamic curriculum which is evaluated and reflected on continually as a team
• Reading for pleasure: Foster a love of reading in KS3 with dedicated fortnightly lessons in the well-equipped LRC
• Classic texts & powerful themes: Engage students with compelling KS4 texts like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, and the "Power and Conflict" poetry anthology
• Continuous growth: Benefit from a robust CPD program, including whole-school sessions, curriculum meetings, workshops, and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
• Enriching experiences: Develop students' cultural capital through a diverse range of trips and co-curricular activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

As an English Teacher you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status – or ECT status
• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Ability to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with enthusiasm and energy
• Approachability and the ability to deal sensitively with staff, parents & children
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities, and an eye for detail

BENEFITS

• Make a difference: Shape the futures of children in the community
• Competitive salary: A highly competitive salary package
• Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with the high-quality professional development program
• Career progression: Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement
• On-Site leisure centre: Enjoy discounted staff membership at the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Cycle-to-work scheme: Take advantage of a tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Free parking: Benefit from free and ample on-site parking
• Excellent transport links: Enjoy convenient access to public transportation
• Teachers' pension scheme: Secure your future with enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Supportive community: Be part of a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13436

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