Teacher of English

Teacher of English – Basingstoke – January 2026 Start

Full-Time | Secondary | Long-Term Appointment

Are you a committed and inspiring Teacher of English ready for a new challenge from January 2026?
Teaching Personnel are supporting a forward-thinking secondary school in Basingstoke seeking an enthusiastic English specialist to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis until the end of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and confident subject specialists looking to make a positive impact in a well-supported English department. If you are passionate about literature, language, and helping young people achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Plan, teach, and assess in line with national curriculum expectations
• Support students of differing abilities to make sustained progress
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to the wider English department and whole-school culture

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Teacher of English OR a strong English subject specialist
• Secure knowledge of the KS3–KS4 English curriculum
• Confident behaviour management and excellent communication skills
• A passion for supporting students through engaging teaching
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

With Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• A specialist consultant for personalised support
• Access to CPD opportunities and training programmes
• Flexible registration and a smooth onboarding process
• Long-term roles with potential for future permanent opportunities
• The backing of a trusted national agency with over 25 years’ experience

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic English specialist looking for a full-time role starting in January 2026, we encourage you to get in touch today.

Contact the Secondary Team at Teaching Personnel to discuss the role or begin your application.

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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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