Teacher of English
Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horndean Technology College Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PQ
Tel: 023 9259 4325
Website: www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
E-mail: vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Teacher of English - MPR/UPR
Required from September 2026
HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teachers to join a strong, supportive and forward-thinking department where results are above the National Average for expected progress. We have OFSTED ratings of outstanding for Leadership and Management, and Personal Development, and good for Quality of Education and Behaviour and Attitudes (most recent OFSTED inspection November 2024). HTC is a ‘school where students’ academic achievements and their personal development are regarded as equally important’. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’. The College is an exciting place to be and we welcome applications from qualified teachers who want to be part of a consistently strong College. Applications from Early Career Teachers due to qualify summer 2025 are welcomed.
This appointment would suit an ECT or experienced ambitious, well-motivated and effective teacher who is keen to take on new challenges and is passionate about our language and literature from across the globe. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Informal enquiries/visits are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Lynne Morgan, Subject Leader, on lynne.morgan@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk to arrange.
Teaching application forms and further details are available on the College website.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon 17 March 2026
What the school offers its staff
Information for applicants
THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the vacancy for a full time, Teacher of English, required from September 2026. The successful applicant would be expected to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4. There are also opportunities to teach Media Studies if interested.
The English Department currently consists of eleven teachers. The Department is a highly supportive, creative and passionate one, with GCSE results which are increasing year on year.
The Department has its own suite of rooms, with nine classroomsand a staff workroom. There is an extensive resource system, including a rapidly expanding collection of texts. English lessons can also be taught in the Learning Resource Centre and in Computer Suites, subject to booking.
Across the years, students are taught in ability sets, which are based on reacting to the needs of students in each band to ensure that we adapt our provision to maximise student progress. All students follow a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum,fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum.Our curriculumallows us to cover a wider range of rigorous texts and concepts from across the centuries, making use of creative pedagogical strategies to engage our students and build upon our team’s enthusiasm for teaching, our language and the literary canon.
Throughout the curriculum, students will be taught skills required for GCSE, increasing in rigour and depth as they progress through the curriculum. We are determined to develop students’ independence and resilience from early on to ensure that they are skilled and proficient learners in preparation for the increased rigour and fully examined GCSE course, but also to prepare them for the wider world.
In addition to the curriculum, we also have a growing extra-curricular provision. We have well established clubs such as Creative Writing club, Debate clubanda Book Club. We regularly organise theatre trips and visits to famous literary related locations.
At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. In all syllabuses, the English Department is expected to consider students’ individual needs, the necessity for an adaptive approach and the requirements of cross-curricular initiatives. We also offer an additional GCSE in Media studies for students to take as an options subject.
Members of the Department employ a variety of teaching styles such as group work, assignment-based learning, supported self-study, process and skills development, as well as traditional didactic approaches. The aim is to help encourage the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, the ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively at many levels. We are very proud of our students and their commitment and enthusiasm towards learning and we are constantly seeking new ways in which to build on this.
Staff new to the College are expected to take part in a comprehensive induction programme designed to foster the common maintenance and development of the college’s ethos and practices.Furthermore, each member of the team has an area of responsibility, ranging from standing as Pupil Premium champion to leading on internal and external competitions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in different areas of College life and the running of the department and develop as a professional. Our team are all enthusiastic and active members, and we look forward to welcoming another member of staff.
The College has excellent facilities and technical support in respect of reprographic, video recording/playback and information technology provision. The learning resource areas are imaginatively resourced, and this sphere of provision is continuing to develop as rapidly as finances allow.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Horndean Technology College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horndean Technology College website
- Email address
- vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392590843
Learning and student achievement is at the heart of all we do, within and beyond the curriculum. We are committed to achieving excellence for all our students, whether it is in public examinations, on the sports field, in a technology challenge or by taking part in a musical or dance production; the opportunities are extensive. Our curriculum is ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted), providing students with many choices and different ways of learning.
In addition to this we are fortunate to have a highly dedicated and well qualified staff that teach engaging lessons and support our young people in becoming responsible and successful future citizens. Education is the key to the future: it only happens once in a young person’s life and we make it our duty and responsibility to ensure that it is the best it can be for every student.
An outstanding education for all is our vision and the right of every student. I welcome you to visit the College at any time to witness happy, safe and successful learning.
Mrs J A Summerfield
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Horndean Technology College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk.
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