The school is seeking an ambitious English Teacher for a permanent, full-time role at a highly academic Independent School in Hampshire, commencing in January 2026. This key post involves teaching English Language and Literature up to A-Level, with opportunities to contribute to the school's exceptional literary culture.

The school is dedicated to the highest levels of scholarly rigour and imaginative expression across its student body.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highly challenging lessons in English Language and Literature across all key stages, with a significant focus on A-Level.
• Develop students’ critical analyse skills, advanced literary comprehension, and sophisticated essay writing ability.
• Evaluate and track student progress meticulously, providing bespoke, actionable written and verbal feedback.
• Co-ordinate and contribute to the vibrant co-curricular life of the English department, such as debating, creative writing, or literary societies.
• Utilise the school’s extensive library and academic resources effectively.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in English Literature or Language.
• Proven experience teaching English to a high level, ideally with knowledge of pre-U or comparable independent school curricula.
• A genuine commitment to scholarship and promoting literacy as a foundational skill.
• Exceptional communication skills, vital for engaging diverse, highly academic student groups.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within an intellectually driven faculty.

Benefits

• Competitive salary placed on the school's own generous independent pay scale (commensurate with experience).
• Small class sizes, facilitating focused discussion and deep scholarly engagement.
• Generous non-contact time and access to funding for external academic development.
• Opportunity to work within a highly valued and successful Humanities faculty.
• Work in a beautiful, historic campus setting with excellent staff amenities.

About the School

This highly-regarded Independent School in Hampshire is a bastion of intellectual achievement, known for preparing students for the world's most competitive universities. The English faculty is a place of scholarly exploration, where teachers are given the freedom to pursue the subject with depth and passion. The school provides a focused, dynamic environment where expertise is celebrated, and teaching is entirely centred on developing outstanding intellectual capability.