Teacher of English

The Romsey School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English

Full Time

MPR/UPR

Permanent contract

Required from September 2026

Are you an ambitious and passionate English specialist at the start of your teaching journey—or an experienced educator seeking a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking school?

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Romsey School, a dynamic and aspirational secondary school at the heart of a growing trust. Our thriving English Department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of English who can inspire a love of literature, language, and critical thinking in our students.

Why Join The Romsey School?

At the heart of The Romsey School is our mission for a lived experience of ‘Compassionate Excellence’, meaning that we aspire, care and include in all that we do. This set of values extends to everyone within our community, and this includes staff as well as our students. As part of our commitment to Compassionate Excellence, you will benefit from:

Professional Development & Growth

• Tailored Professional Development - personalised support for Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.
• Comprehensive CPD Programme - access to high-quality training throughout every stage of your career.

A Supportive, Inclusive Culture

• A collaborative English Department with high expectations and a genuinely creative, supportive team ethos.

Staff Well-being Matters

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free annual flu vaccination and eye-care vouchers
• Discounted lunches freshly prepared by our in-house kitchen
• Free on-site staff parking

Exclusive Staff Benefits

• Cycle-to-work and electric car leasing schemes
• Discounted childcare at our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights

Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

• Lead extracurricular clubs and enrichment activities
• Take part in UK and international trips (including Kenya, Iceland, Spain, Paris, and more)
• Support student leadership and Duke of Edinburgh initiatives

About You

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a passion for teaching English
• Holds (or is working towards) QTS and an English-related degree
• Be able to teach across the age and attainment range at both KS3 and KS4
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a reflective approach to the classroom
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity
• Shares our commitment to building a positive, aspirational culture for every student

Informal visits are warmly welcomed—we would love you to see firsthand what makes our English Department such a fantastic place to grow and teach. To arrange one, please contact us at jobs@gatewaytrust.org.

Safeguarding Statement

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 The Romsey School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Romsey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-romsey-school

"Your gateway to success".
Our vision is to provide a world class education for our young people.

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