English Teacher

ENGLISH TEACHER – BOURNEMOUTH

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £31,650 – £49,084 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working with a number of secondary schools across Bournemouth who are looking to appoint passionate and dedicated English Teachers from September 2026.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to providing students with an engaging, challenging and inspiring English education. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for their next role, or an ECT looking to establish themselves within a supportive secondary school.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will inspire students to develop their confidence in reading, writing, communication and critical thinking, whilst helping them to build the knowledge and skills required to succeed at GCSE and beyond.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or be working towards QTS as an ECT
• Have strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
• Have experience teaching, or be confident teaching, KS3 and KS4
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Have excellent classroom management skills
• Be committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Be passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to work effectively as part of a successful English department

The School

The schools we are working with across Bournemouth offer supportive and professional environments where teachers are encouraged to develop their practice and contribute to wider school life.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and become part of a department that is committed to delivering a high-quality English curriculum and achieving positive outcomes for students.

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term, permanent and day-to-day opportunities
• Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Bournemouth and Dorset
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your application and placement
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Access to Teaching Personnel's candidate benefits
• Support with finding roles that match your experience and career goals
• Regular opportunities to secure interviews with local schools

Whether you are an experienced English Teacher or an ECT looking for your first permanent teaching position, Teaching Personnel can help you find your next opportunity.

If you are interested in joining a secondary school in Bournemouth from September 2026, apply today with your CV and a member of our specialist team will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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