Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2025 |
| Location: | Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6ab019fc-f8ea-4566-8ef8-fc3ec11aa2c1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An Exceptional Opportunity for an English Teacher
The Hayling College is a small, forward-thinking secondary school located in Hampshire, serving 545 pupils aged 11-16. As a forward-thinking, rapidly improving, and award-winning institution, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.
Are you an English teacher with a passion for language, literature, and unlocking student potential? We’re looking for a creative, committed, and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our vibrant secondary school, teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4.
At The Hayling College we believe that English should ignite imaginations, empower expression, and open doors. Join a forward-thinking department where collaboration, innovation, and high standards are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivering engaging and challenging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Preparing pupils for GCSE English Language and Literature
• Supporting student progress through thoughtful planning, feedback and assessment
• Contributing to a thriving English department with a strong team spirit
• Inspiring a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking
Candidate Profile:
Qualifications & Experience:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4, ideally with a proven track record of strong GCSE outcomes.
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum for English and current exam board requirements (e.g., AQA, Edexcel).
Skills & Qualities:
• Passionate about literature, language, and creative writing, and eager to share that passion with students.
• Skilled in differentiating lessons to support a wide range of abilities, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Strong classroom presence with excellent behaviour management strategies and high expectations for all students.
• Able to use assessment data effectively to inform teaching and accelerate student progress.
• Familiar with or open to using technology and digital tools to enhance learning.
Professionalism & Attitude:
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• A team player who contributes positively to department planning and wider school life.
• Willing to lead or support enrichment activities, clubs, or trips related to English, literacy, or drama.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the classroom and school community.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward-thinking, rapidly improving, and award-winning school. If you share our passion for delivering exceptional English education and are ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to a competitive salary, The Hayling College offers a range of benefits, including providing 20% PPA for the last two years and a commitment to follow suit this year – we believe giving teachers the time to do their job is key to improving outcomes for young people. Additionally we offer healthcare support, a golden ticket, sick pay, a pension, and free membership to our staff benefits scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
An Exceptional Opportunity for an English Teacher
The Hayling College is a small, forward-thinking secondary school located in Hampshire, serving 545 pupils aged 11-16. As a forward-thinking, rapidly improving, and award-winning institution, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.
Are you an English teacher with a passion for language, literature, and unlocking student potential? We’re looking for a creative, committed, and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our vibrant secondary school, teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4.
At The Hayling College we believe that English should ignite imaginations, empower expression, and open doors. Join a forward-thinking department where collaboration, innovation, and high standards are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivering engaging and challenging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Preparing pupils for GCSE English Language and Literature
• Supporting student progress through thoughtful planning, feedback and assessment
• Contributing to a thriving English department with a strong team spirit
• Inspiring a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking
Candidate Profile:
Qualifications & Experience:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4, ideally with a proven track record of strong GCSE outcomes.
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum for English and current exam board requirements (e.g., AQA, Edexcel).
Skills & Qualities:
• Passionate about literature, language, and creative writing, and eager to share that passion with students.
• Skilled in differentiating lessons to support a wide range of abilities, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Strong classroom presence with excellent behaviour management strategies and high expectations for all students.
• Able to use assessment data effectively to inform teaching and accelerate student progress.
• Familiar with or open to using technology and digital tools to enhance learning.
Professionalism & Attitude:
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• A team player who contributes positively to department planning and wider school life.
• Willing to lead or support enrichment activities, clubs, or trips related to English, literacy, or drama.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the classroom and school community.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward-thinking, rapidly improving, and award-winning school. If you share our passion for delivering exceptional English education and are ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to a competitive salary, The Hayling College offers a range of benefits, including providing 20% PPA for the last two years and a commitment to follow suit this year – we believe giving teachers the time to do their job is key to improving outcomes for young people. Additionally we offer healthcare support, a golden ticket, sick pay, a pension, and free membership to our staff benefits scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.