TEACHER OF ENGLISH
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9f199847-d1c1-4e58-9244-33575a2b5dc0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our English department.
The successful candidate will have an English related degree and it is desirable that they have experience in a secondary school environment.
Are you able to:
• Inspire and innovate
• Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)
• Create independent and resilient thinkers
• Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation
• Optimise English learning for all
What the school offers its staff
The English Department at Priory is a close knit team, dedicated to supporting each other and our students to enable them to thrive, develop and succeed. The vision in English is to take students on a learning journey through ‘big ideas’ empowering students with the confidence not only to understand the world around them, but also to be active participants. The curriculum endeavours to get students to ‘think bigger’ and think ‘beyond’ the classroom and we are looking for a motivated and inspiring Teacher of English to join our committed team and teach at both KS3 and KS4.
Harriet Widlake, Head of Faculty; English & MFL, “Priory is such a supportive working environment.Building strong, positive relationships is at the heart of what we do.We all share a clear vision of supporting our students to be the best they can be and this extends to our staff community too.Ourcontinuous professional development challenges us to be reflective and innovative, especially with our new coaching programme which allows us to work so closely together and be so collaborative.”
Benefits of working at Priory School:
• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
• A supportive learning environment with a team that will make you think every day.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our young people;
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn in our ‘good’ school;
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression;
• Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing and discount scheme
Further details about the role
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with 1220 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory school is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 18th May 2026
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 exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our English department.
The successful candidate will have an English related degree and it is desirable that they have experience in a secondary school environment.
Are you able to:
• Inspire and innovate
• Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)
• Create independent and resilient thinkers
• Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation
• Optimise English learning for all
What the school offers its staff
The English Department at Priory is a close knit team, dedicated to supporting each other and our students to enable them to thrive, develop and succeed. The vision in English is to take students on a learning journey through ‘big ideas’ empowering students with the confidence not only to understand the world around them, but also to be active participants. The curriculum endeavours to get students to ‘think bigger’ and think ‘beyond’ the classroom and we are looking for a motivated and inspiring Teacher of English to join our committed team and teach at both KS3 and KS4.
Harriet Widlake, Head of Faculty; English & MFL, “Priory is such a supportive working environment.Building strong, positive relationships is at the heart of what we do.We all share a clear vision of supporting our students to be the best they can be and this extends to our staff community too.Ourcontinuous professional development challenges us to be reflective and innovative, especially with our new coaching programme which allows us to work so closely together and be so collaborative.”
Benefits of working at Priory School:
• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
• A supportive learning environment with a team that will make you think every day.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our young people;
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn in our ‘good’ school;
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression;
• Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing and discount scheme
Further details about the role
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with 1220 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory school is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 18th May 2026
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.