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Full-Time Teacher of English Required - Outstanding Portsmouth School (September 2025 Start - Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 Essential)
Our Outstanding school in the historic naval city of Portsmouth seeks a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Teacher of English to join our thriving department and make a profound difference to the literary understanding, analytical prowess, and communicative capabilities of our students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and, crucially, Key Stage 5, commencing in September 2025.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, preparing, and delivering highly effective and stimulating English lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs and aspirations of our students across all key stages, drawing on texts and themes relevant to the region's cultural landscape.
- Fostering students' deep understanding of key literary concepts, genres, and critical approaches, with a strong emphasis on the comprehensive demands of the A-Level specifications for both Language and Literature.
- Encouraging rigorous analytical thinking, sophisticated essay writing, and confident oral communication.
- Assessing and tracking student progress in English across all key stages, providing insightful and constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies to ensure exceptional outcomes, particularly for A-Level students.
- Contributing actively to the development, implementation, and rigorous review of the English curriculum across all key stages, ensuring alignment with examination specifications and providing extensive opportunities for literary enrichment and creative expression.
- Utilising and contributing to the development of high-quality English resources, including diverse literary texts, digital platforms, and engaging communicative activities.
- Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote English language and literature within the school community (e.g., debating club, creative writing workshops, school magazine).
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the English department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in English studies and pedagogy, with a strong focus on A-Level teaching and assessment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A degree in English Language, English Literature, or a closely related field.
- Successful and demonstrable experience teaching English across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and, crucially, Key Stage 5 (A-Level).
- A strong and up-to-date understanding of the A-Level English Language and Literature curricula and relevant examination specifications.
- Exceptional pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, particularly the academic rigour and depth required at Key Stage 5.
- A profound passion for English and the ability to inspire and stretch students' critical thinking, analytical, and communicative abilities.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- A steadfast commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of literary appreciation and effective communication within our vibrant Portsmouth community.
Join our outstanding English team in Portsmouth from September 2025 and play a vital role in shaping the literary understanding and future success of our students across all key stages, with a key focus on A-Level excellence!
