English Teacher

Secondary English Teacher

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

A highly successful Secondary School located in Southampton, Hampshire is seeking a passionate and dedicated English Substitute Teacher to join their team!

This is an amazing opportunity to join an Ofsted rated “Outstanding”, high-performing Secondary School with excellent facilities.

The Role

As a substitute teacher, you will be responsible for supervising pre-prepared lessons, maintaining a calm and purposeful classroom environment, and ensuring that students remain engaged in their learning. You will also be expected to follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies, collect completed work at the end of lessons, and provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Those working as substitute teachers with Teaching Personnel benefit from a flexible working schedule, with both pre-booked and short-notice opportunities available. Weekly pay is processed every Friday through PAYE, and you will receive ongoing support from a dedicated personal consultant.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Ability to support those with SEN within a mainstream setting is desired
• Confident and adaptable in the classroom
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students
• Genuine enthusiasm for educating young people

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible working options available (perfect for work-life balance!)
• Competitive daily pay rate (£130 - £150)
• Holiday Pay included
• Term-Time Only
• The chance to join an Ofsted rated “Outstanding” school that offers a broad, balanced, and academically ambitious curriculum with amazing facilities
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced consultants

If you are an adaptable and motivated educator seeking a rewarding and flexible teaching opportunity within a well-respected local secondary school, please apply now with your CV.

About Us

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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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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