Teacher of English

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a passionate Teacher of English for a secondary school in Southampton. The role involves delivering inspiring lessons, fostering a love for literature, and supporting a diverse range of students. Candidates must hold a UK QTS or equivalent and demonstrate robust classroom management skills.

Benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Supportive school environment with modern facilities

Collaborative department with excellent leadership

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English literature and language.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to student progress and collaborative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes inclusion and creativity.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Subject knowledge

Passion for English

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of English
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary Range: £30,000 - £46535 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Full-time

Do you have a passion for language and literature?

GSL Education are in search of a Teacher of English to join a vibrant and forward-thinking mainstream secondary school in Southampton. Whether you are a seasoned educator, a passionate ECT, or trained overseas, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring English to life for young minds in a supportive and engaging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to develop a love for reading, writing, and critical analysis.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in departmental planning, meetings, and school events.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes inclusion, creativity, and excellence.

Requirements:

• UK QTS or equivalent (including ECTs and overseas-trained teachers).
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for English literature and language.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to student progress and a collaborative teaching approach.
• Ability to inspire and challenge learners of all abilities.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Supportive and collaborative department with excellent leadership.
• Access to professional development and mentoring.
• Welcoming school environment with modern facilities.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘English Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Southampton!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguardingand child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitmentchecks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service orcompleting 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’ in a schoolrole, 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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