English Teacher | Academy | Portsmouth
The Opportunity
Portsmouth is a historic island city steeped in naval heritage and literary legacy—the birthplace of Charles Dickens and a modern maritime hub where global trade meets a thriving digital and creative economy. We are seeking an articulate, analytical English Teacher to join a progressive academy. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to challenge students to master the nuances of language, critical textual analysis, and persuasive rhetoric, utilizing the city’s rich cultural and naval history to demonstrate how powerful communication drives modern society.
The Academy
The academy is an ambitious, forward-thinking secondary school dedicated to achieving outstanding academic and personal outcomes for all students across Hampshire. Characterized by its calm, purposeful atmosphere and strong community values, the school implements highly structured, consistent behavioural routines. This ensures that classrooms remain quiet and respectful spaces where teachers have the complete authority and support required to deliver high-impact instruction.
The Department & Literary Framework
You will join a highly collaborative English faculty that seamlessly connects classical literary critique with modern, professional literacy.
The department utilizes dedicated, resource-rich classrooms designed to foster structured debate, collaborative writing, and independent research.
The curriculum explicitly links the mechanics of English Language and Literature to the critical thinking demands of the contemporary world, moving away from fragmented extracts to study complete works.
Staff benefit from regular, structured planning time, allowing teachers to work closely together to share high-quality resources and reduce individual marking burdens.
Core Responsibilities
High-Challenge Instruction: Planning and delivering rigorous English Language and Literature lessons at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), ensuring all students achieve top-tier academic results.
Rhetorical & Critical Analysis: Training students to dismantle complex texts—ranging from Shakespearean drama to modern journalism—evaluating intent, structure, and historical context.
Advanced Written Literacy: Systematically developing students' ability to produce sophisticated analytical essays and compelling creative prose with absolute grammatical precision.
Data-Driven Intervention: Utilizing granular assessment tracking to identify specific learning gaps early, providing targeted, high-impact feedback ahead of terminal GCSE examinations.
Form Tutor Duties: Leading a dedicated form group, acting as the primary point of academic and pastoral support for a cohort of students.
The Successful Candidate We are looking for an ambitious subject specialist who loves the mechanics of language and has the drive to cultivate exceptional literacy across a diverse student body. Your profile should include:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related discipline.
Academic & Professional Balance: The ability to secure excellent outcomes in terminal GCSE exams while valuing the practical application of communication skills.
Consistent Behaviour Management: The capacity to implement explicit school routines with warmth and rigor, maintaining a highly focused, positive learning environment.
Collaborative Ethos: A positive, professional team player who enjoys sharing resources, discussing pedagogy, and contributing to the growth of the whole department.
Why Join Our Faculty?
The opportunity to teach in an environment where academic ambition is celebrated, student motivation is high, and professional autonomy is respected.
Continuous professional development (CPD) focusing on cognitive science, advanced questioning, and middle leadership pathways.
The exceptional lifestyle benefits of Portsmouth—a vibrant, historic coastal city offering an outstanding quality of life, beautiful waterfront views, highly affordable urban housing, and rapid direct rail links along the south coast and up to London.
A supportive senior leadership team that respects teacher autonomy and implements a sustainable, evidence-based approach to workload.
How to Apply
Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.
- Locations
- Portsmouth, Hampshire
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