Teacher of English
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5ea35e44-5b66-4455-84d5-fccf84c2a042 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
English Teacher – Inspire, Engage, Achieve
The Hayling College is a small, ambitious, and award-winning secondary school serving 545 pupils aged 11–16. We are proud to be a forward-thinking and rapidly improving school, committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student.
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, shaping the next generation of readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
At The Hayling College, we believe English should ignite imaginations, empower expression, and open doors. If you share this vision and are committed to helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations, ensuring high expectations and strong outcomes.
• Provide constructive feedback and use assessment effectively to accelerate progress.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative English department.
• Inspire a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4, with proven GCSE success desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and exam board requirements.
Skills & Qualities:
• Enthusiastic about literature, language, and creative writing, and able to share this passion with students.
• Skilled in differentiating lessons to meet diverse learning needs (including SEND and EAL).
• Strong classroom presence with excellent behaviour management.
• Confident in using data and technology to support learning and progress.
Professionalism & Attitude:
• Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.
• A collaborative team player with a positive approach to school life.
• Willing to support or lead enrichment opportunities, such as clubs, competitions, or trips.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
What We Offer
• 20% PPA time – one of only two schools in Hampshire aspiring to this, demonstrating our commitment to teacher wellbeing and high-quality lesson planning.
• Access to healthcare support and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous pension and sick pay scheme.
• Free membership to staff benefits and discount platforms.
• Flexible working opportunities.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school where innovation, improvement, creativity and student success are at the heart of everything we do. As an English Teacher at The Hayling College, you will not only inspire your pupils but also benefit from a culture that invests in its staff, prioritises wellbeing, and fosters professional growth.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and share our commitment to excellence in English education, we encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: Healthcare support, Golden Ticket, Sick Pay, Pension, free membership of staff benefits scheme, and flexible working opportunities.
We are proud to be one of only two schools in Hampshire with a clear aspiration to achieve 20% PPA time for our teaching staff. This commitment reflects our belief in supporting teacher wellbeing, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality education. As a prospective English Teacher, you will benefit from this forward-thinking approach, allowing you the time and space to plan engaging, impactful lessons and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Join us in a school that values its staff and strives to lead the way in educational practice.
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.
English Teacher – Inspire, Engage, Achieve
The Hayling College is a small, ambitious, and award-winning secondary school serving 545 pupils aged 11–16. We are proud to be a forward-thinking and rapidly improving school, committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student.
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic English Teacher to join our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, shaping the next generation of readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
At The Hayling College, we believe English should ignite imaginations, empower expression, and open doors. If you share this vision and are committed to helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations, ensuring high expectations and strong outcomes.
• Provide constructive feedback and use assessment effectively to accelerate progress.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative English department.
• Inspire a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching English at Key Stage 3 and 4, with proven GCSE success desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and exam board requirements.
Skills & Qualities:
• Enthusiastic about literature, language, and creative writing, and able to share this passion with students.
• Skilled in differentiating lessons to meet diverse learning needs (including SEND and EAL).
• Strong classroom presence with excellent behaviour management.
• Confident in using data and technology to support learning and progress.
Professionalism & Attitude:
• Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.
• A collaborative team player with a positive approach to school life.
• Willing to support or lead enrichment opportunities, such as clubs, competitions, or trips.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
What We Offer
• 20% PPA time – one of only two schools in Hampshire aspiring to this, demonstrating our commitment to teacher wellbeing and high-quality lesson planning.
• Access to healthcare support and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous pension and sick pay scheme.
• Free membership to staff benefits and discount platforms.
• Flexible working opportunities.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school where innovation, improvement, creativity and student success are at the heart of everything we do. As an English Teacher at The Hayling College, you will not only inspire your pupils but also benefit from a culture that invests in its staff, prioritises wellbeing, and fosters professional growth.
If you are ready to make a lasting impact and share our commitment to excellence in English education, we encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits include: Healthcare support, Golden Ticket, Sick Pay, Pension, free membership of staff benefits scheme, and flexible working opportunities.
We are proud to be one of only two schools in Hampshire with a clear aspiration to achieve 20% PPA time for our teaching staff. This commitment reflects our belief in supporting teacher wellbeing, professional development, and the delivery of high-quality education. As a prospective English Teacher, you will benefit from this forward-thinking approach, allowing you the time and space to plan engaging, impactful lessons and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Join us in a school that values its staff and strives to lead the way in educational practice.
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.