Teacher of English

Teacher of English – Full‑Time – Experienced English Specialist – Basingstoke

Are you an experienced English Teacher with strong behaviour management skills?
Are you looking for a full‑time, permanent role in a forward‑thinking Basingstoke secondary school?

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a thriving and ambitious secondary school in the Basingstoke area to recruit a Teacher of English Specialist to join their English department. This is an exciting opportunity for an established practitioner who is passionate about raising achievement, creating engaging learning experiences, and inspiring students to love English.

Why This School?

This is a vibrant, community‑focused school that prides itself on an inclusive ethos, high expectations, and a commitment to delivering exceptional educational opportunities for every child. The school embraces core values that champion ambition, belonging, personal growth and academic excellence. Their curriculum is broad, challenging, and designed to spark curiosity and nurture confident, well‑rounded learners.

Alongside academic rigour, the school places strong emphasis on pastoral support, wellbeing, and preparing young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Role Details

• Position: Teacher of English (Experienced Specialist)
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Basingstoke
• Suitable For: Experienced English Teachers with excellent behaviour management

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well‑structured English lessons that meet the needs of mixed‑ability learners.
• Plan and adapt curriculum content to maximise student progress and embed a love of English.
• Take responsibility for the progress and outcomes of all students taught, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to reach their potential.
• Contribute to wider departmental planning, assessment, and development of teaching resources.
• Maintain high expectations around behaviour, fostering a safe and purposeful classroom environment.
• Support the school’s wider ethos, values and community initiatives.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in English Literature and English Language.
• Proven behaviour management skills, particularly with KS3 and KS4.
• Evidence of continued professional development and reflective teaching practice.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Benefits and Professional Development

The school offers an excellent employment package including:

• A condensed school year featuring an extended October half term.
• Continuous training and development opportunities tailored to your career progression.
• Staff recognition schemes celebrating high performance and long service.
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access, EAP services and health‑related benefits.
• Access to staff discounts and savings platforms for everyday essentials and leisure.
• Supportive work‑life balance policies.
• On‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Occupational sick pay and wellbeing support initiatives.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

The ideal candidate will be:

• A confident and engaging teacher with strong classroom presence.
• Reflective, optimistic and consistently aspiring for high standards.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive, stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborative, innovative and eager to contribute to whole‑school development.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Teacher of English in Basingstoke and want to join a school that values staff wellbeing, academic excellence and student potential, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply to submit your interest. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly as this role is expected to attract strong interest.

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