Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c81198e4-e73a-488f-a751-187d0e3d5aa5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horndean Technology College Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of English - MPR/UPR
Required from September 2026
HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teachers to join a strong, supportive and forward-thinking department where results are above the National Average for expected progress. We have OFSTED ratings of outstanding for Leadership and Management, and Personal Development, and good for Quality of Education and Behaviour and Attitudes (most recent OFSTED inspection November 2024). HTC is a ‘school where students’ academic achievements and their personal development are regarded as equally important’. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’. The College is an exciting place to be and we welcome applications from qualified teachers who want to be part of a consistently strong College. Applications from Early Career Teachers due to qualify summer 2025 are welcomed.
This appointment would suit an ECT or experienced ambitious, well-motivated and effective teacher who is keen to take on new challenges and is passionate about our language and literature from across the globe. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Lynne Morgan, Subject Leader, on lynne.morgan@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
Teaching application forms and further details are available on the College website.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon 17 March 2026
What the school offers its staff
Information for applicants
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the vacancy for a full time, Teacher of English, required from September 2026. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4. There are also opportunities to teach Media Studies if interested.
The English Department currently consists of eleven teachers. The Department is a highly supportive, creative and passionate one, with GCSE results which are increasing year on year.
The Department has its own suite of rooms, with nine classroomsand a staff workroom. There is an extensive resource system, including a rapidly expanding collection of texts. English lessons can also be taught in the Learning Resource Centre and in Computer Suites, subject to booking.
Across the years, students are taught in ability sets, which are based on reacting to the needs of students in each band to ensure that we adapt our provision to maximise student progress. All students follow a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum,fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum.Our curriculumallows us to cover a wider range of rigorous texts and concepts from across the centuries, making use of creative pedagogical strategies to engage our students and build upon our team’s enthusiasm for teaching, our language and the literary canon.
Throughout the curriculum, students will be taught skills required for GCSE, increasing in rigour and depth as they progress through the curriculum. We are determined to develop students’ independence and resilience from early on to ensure that they are skilled and proficient learners in preparation for the increased rigour and fully examined GCSE course, but also to prepare them for the wider world.
In addition to the curriculum, we also have a growing extra-curricular provision. We have well established clubs such as Creative Writing club, Debate clubanda Book Club. We regularly organise theatre trips and visits to famous literary related locations.
At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. In all syllabuses, the English Department is expected to consider students’ individual needs, the necessity for an adaptive approach and the requirements of cross-curricular initiatives. We also offer an additional GCSE in Media studies for students to take as an options subject.
Members of the Department employ a variety of teaching styles such as group work, assignment-based learning, supported self-study, process and skills development, as well as traditional didactic approaches. The aim is to help encourage the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, the ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively at many levels. We are very proud of our students and their commitment and enthusiasm towards learning and we are constantly seeking new ways in which to build on this.
Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the college’s ethos and practices.Furthermore, each member of the team has an area of responsibility, ranging from standing as Pupil Premium champion to leading on internal and external competitions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in different areas of College life and the running of the department and develop as a professional. Our team are all enthusiastic and active members, and we look forward to welcoming another member of staff.
The College has excellent facilities and technical support in respect of reprographic, video recording/playback and information technology provision. The learning resource areas are imaginatively resourced, and this sphere of provision is continuing to develop as rapidly as finances allow.
Commitment to safeguarding
Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Horndean Technology College Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of English - MPR/UPR
Required from September 2026
HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teachers to join a strong, supportive and forward-thinking department where results are above the National Average for expected progress. We have OFSTED ratings of outstanding for Leadership and Management, and Personal Development, and good for Quality of Education and Behaviour and Attitudes (most recent OFSTED inspection November 2024). HTC is a ‘school where students’ academic achievements and their personal development are regarded as equally important’. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’. The College is an exciting place to be and we welcome applications from qualified teachers who want to be part of a consistently strong College. Applications from Early Career Teachers due to qualify summer 2025 are welcomed.
This appointment would suit an ECT or experienced ambitious, well-motivated and effective teacher who is keen to take on new challenges and is passionate about our language and literature from across the globe. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Lynne Morgan, Subject Leader, on lynne.morgan@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
Teaching application forms and further details are available on the College website.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon 17 March 2026
What the school offers its staff
Information for applicants
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the vacancy for a full time, Teacher of English, required from September 2026. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4. There are also opportunities to teach Media Studies if interested.
The English Department currently consists of eleven teachers. The Department is a highly supportive, creative and passionate one, with GCSE results which are increasing year on year.
The Department has its own suite of rooms, with nine classroomsand a staff workroom. There is an extensive resource system, including a rapidly expanding collection of texts. English lessons can also be taught in the Learning Resource Centre and in Computer Suites, subject to booking.
Across the years, students are taught in ability sets, which are based on reacting to the needs of students in each band to ensure that we adapt our provision to maximise student progress. All students follow a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum,fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum.Our curriculumallows us to cover a wider range of rigorous texts and concepts from across the centuries, making use of creative pedagogical strategies to engage our students and build upon our team’s enthusiasm for teaching, our language and the literary canon.
Throughout the curriculum, students will be taught skills required for GCSE, increasing in rigour and depth as they progress through the curriculum. We are determined to develop students’ independence and resilience from early on to ensure that they are skilled and proficient learners in preparation for the increased rigour and fully examined GCSE course, but also to prepare them for the wider world.
In addition to the curriculum, we also have a growing extra-curricular provision. We have well established clubs such as Creative Writing club, Debate clubanda Book Club. We regularly organise theatre trips and visits to famous literary related locations.
At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. In all syllabuses, the English Department is expected to consider students’ individual needs, the necessity for an adaptive approach and the requirements of cross-curricular initiatives. We also offer an additional GCSE in Media studies for students to take as an options subject.
Members of the Department employ a variety of teaching styles such as group work, assignment-based learning, supported self-study, process and skills development, as well as traditional didactic approaches. The aim is to help encourage the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, the ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively at many levels. We are very proud of our students and their commitment and enthusiasm towards learning and we are constantly seeking new ways in which to build on this.
Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the college’s ethos and practices.Furthermore, each member of the team has an area of responsibility, ranging from standing as Pupil Premium champion to leading on internal and external competitions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in different areas of College life and the running of the department and develop as a professional. Our team are all enthusiastic and active members, and we look forward to welcoming another member of staff.
The College has excellent facilities and technical support in respect of reprographic, video recording/playback and information technology provision. The learning resource areas are imaginatively resourced, and this sphere of provision is continuing to develop as rapidly as finances allow.
Commitment to safeguarding
Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.