Teacher of English

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (663)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Up to full-time Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR (£34,069) - UPR (52,835)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For January 2027, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our brilliant department.

At Testwood, we live by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Ambitious. We want to inspire the next generation through the power of language and literature, empowering students to express themselves with confidence, think critically, and explore diverse perspectives that shape our world.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students and also the possibility of teaching KS4 media studies. For the right candidate, there is also an exciting opportunity for potential leadership of a second subject (Media Studies) or further leadership roles within the wider school.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an imaginative, inspiring, and creative teacher to work in a supportive, energetic, and innovative school which is well regarded in the local community.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for your next career step or an ECT, we welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to making a difference to our students at Testwood School.

What the school offers its staff

Personalised Professonal Development Programme

Dedicated Staff Welfare Support

Additional paid lunchtime duties for all staff

Free onsite parking and daily staff refreshments

Cycle to work scheme

Maternity support scheme

Tax free Childcare Vouchers

Engagement in Tech Scheme

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

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Generic Teacher Job Description 2025.docx - 1.5 MB (opens in new tab)

Testwood Recruitment Pack - Teacher of English October 2026.pptx (4) (1).pdf - 2.07 MB (opens in new tab)

About Testwood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Testwood School website
• Email address: jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 023 8086 2146
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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