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Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 32,916 - 51,047 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

English Teacher (QTS) - September Start - Portsmouth

Are you an English Teacher thinking ahead to September and open to a new opportunity in Portsmouth?
 Whether you're actively looking or simply exploring your options, Prospero Teaching would love to speak with you.

We work closely with a range of secondary schools across Portsmouth who plan their staffing well in advance of the new academic year. Schools regularly approach us seeking confident English specialists, and we are well placed to help you find a role that aligns with your experience, teaching style, and career ambitions.

The Role:

Depending on the school, responsibilities may include:

Teaching English Language and English Literature across KS3 and KS4
Planning and delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons
Marking, assessment, and tracking pupil progress
Supporting pupils of mixed abilities to achieve strong outcomes
Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and engagement
Contributing positively to the English department and wider school community

Who We're Keen to Hear From:

Qualified English Teachers with QTS/QTLS (essential)
ECTs looking for the right school to start or continue their career
Experienced teachers seeking stability, progression, or a fresh environment
Teachers relocating to or within the Portsmouth area
English specialists confident delivering GCSE (any exam board)You do not need to have resigned - this is about planning ahead and securing the right opportunity for September.

Contract Details:

Position: English Teacher (QTS)
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: September (new academic year)
Contract Type: Full‑time, long‑term or permanent
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum (M1-U3, paid to scale)

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

QTS/QTLS required
Secondary English teaching experience preferred
Safeguarding training required (can be provided)

Eligibility:

Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Two recent teaching references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

Honest and confidential conversations before you commit
Access to roles not always advertised publicly
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Guidance throughout interviews and onboardingIf you're an English Teacher considering a move for September in Portsmouth, we'd be happy to have an informal conversation about what opportunities may be available.

Apply with your CV to register your interest - even if you're just planning ahead

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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