Teacher of English

English Teacher – Farnborough

Start date: After Easter 2026
Contract: 4 days per week (0.8) or full‑time
Phase: 11–16 (KS3–KS4)
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

A successful, forward‑thinking 11–16 community secondary school in Farnborough is seeking an inspiring English Teacher to join the team after Easter. The timetable can be offered at 4 days per week or full‑time, depending on your preference and availability. The ideal candidate will be passionate about literature and language, skilled at fostering a love of reading, and committed to high expectations for all learners.

About the School

The school is a dynamic learning community whose ethos is built around care, challenge, respect and aspiration, with staff, students, parents and governors working in close partnership to achieve high standards.
It serves a diverse local and military‑connected community, with a strong, inclusive culture and supportive relationships that help students settle quickly and thrive.

Ofsted Highlights (Nov 2021)

The school continues to be “Good”, with inspectors noting a strong sense of community where “everyone looks out for each other,” calm, focused lessons, high expectations, and effective safeguarding. They also highlighted respectful behaviour, celebration of diversity, and a curriculum designed so pupils confidently build on prior learning.
Reading is a whole‑school priority: pupils study a wide range of quality texts (including issues of diversity and modern life), and English lessons are used to develop students’ confidence to question, debate and reflect.

The English Faculty

English is a well‑regarded, high‑performing subject, supported by a stable, collaborative team and dedicated teaching spaces that promote professional growth and innovative practice.
Faculty culture emphasises ambitious curriculum design, excellent behaviour for learning, and a shared commitment to helping students make exceptional progress in both Language and Literature at GCSE.

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and a collegial staff culture focused on respect, aspiration, and continuous improvement.
• Calm, purposeful classrooms with clear behaviour expectations and effective safeguarding.
• Strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing within a forward‑looking environment.  
• A community‑minded ethos with excellent pastoral systems, including tailored support for forces families.

Contract & Start

• Start: After Easter 2026
• Time: 4 days per week (Monday–Thursday or similar, by agreement) or full‑time
• This role is suitable for experienced teachers or ECTs with a commitment to inclusive, high‑expectation teaching.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a high‑performing English team and make a measurable difference to young people in Farnborough, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and brief covering note outlining your preferred working pattern (4 days or full‑time) and availability from after Easter.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.