Teacher of English

Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have an English related degree and it is desirable that they have experience in a secondary school environment.

Are you able to:

• Inspire and innovate
• Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)
• Create independent and resilient thinkers
• Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation
• Optimise English learning for all

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational, enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our English department.

The English Department at Priory is a close knit team, dedicated to supporting each other and our students to enable them to thrive, develop and succeed. The vision in English is to take students on a learning journey through ‘big ideas’ empowering students with the confidence not only to understand the world around them, but also to be active participants. The curriculum endeavours to get students to ‘think bigger’ and think ‘beyond’ the classroom and we are looking for a motivated and inspiring Teacher of English to join our committed team and teach at both KS3 and KS4.

Harriet Widlake, Head of Faculty; English & MFL, “Priory is such a supportive working environment. Building strong, positive relationships is at the heart of what we do.We all share a clear vision of supporting our students to be the best they can be and this extends to our staff community too. Our continuous professional development challenges us to be reflective and innovative, especially with our new coaching programme which allows us to work so closely together and be so collaborative.”

Benefits of working at Priory School:

• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Calendar that considers the needs of staff and supports wellbeing.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.

We can offer:

• A supportive learning environment with a team that will make you think every day.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our young people;
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn in our ‘good’ school;
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression;

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priory School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
• Phone number: 02392 819115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-southsea

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@priorysouthsea.org.

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