English Teacher

Ark Charter Academy, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL

79 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  31 January 2027 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,739 - £53,094 Per Year

English Teacher job summary

Ark Charter Academy  

Teacher of English

 

Reporting to: Director of English 

Location: Ark Charter Academy 

Contract: Permanent 

Working Pattern: Full Time 

Salary: MPS/UPS (£34,921 - £54,952) 

Start Date:  22/02/2027 or earlier if applicable

 

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates apply so early application is highly encouraged. 

 

Summary of the Role 

Are you passionate about literature, language and the transformative power of education? Do you want to inspire young people to become confident communicators, critical thinkers and lifelong readers? 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of English to join our successful English department at Ark Charter Academy. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey in a supportive environment or an experience practitioner seeking your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.  

As a Teacher of English, you will play a key role in delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum that develops students' reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills. You will create a positive and challenging classroom culture where all students are encourage to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background.  

You will work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team that is committed to academic excellence and passionate about ensuring every student develops a genuine love of English and literature. 

 

This role is suitable for Early Careers Teachers. 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is on track to achieve it.  

• Has a degree in English or a related subject. 

• Has a genuine passion for English and a commitment to inspiring young people.  

• Is dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for all students. 

• Has high expectations of themselves and others.  

• Demonstrates resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

• Is reflective, ambitious and eager to develop their teaching practice.  

• Shares our belief that every child can succeed with the right support, challenge and opportunities.  

 

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please contact Keah Stell, HR Lead, on k.stell@charteracademy.org.uk. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ark Charter Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 883 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Charter Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-charter-academy

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.

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