Teacher of English - Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2-term maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352/£47,472 - £51,048 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging and challenging English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. You will be encouraged to contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities. The candidate will be expected to support students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What the school offers its staff

Testwood School is a greatplace to work and develop as a teacher. It has a strong sense of community where students are at the heart of what we do.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Testwood English Teacher Recruitment Pack November 2025v2.pptx (1).pdf - 1.62 MB (opens in new tab)

About Testwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 854 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Testwood School website
• Email address: jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380 862146
• 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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