English Teacher

Role: English Teacher

Location: Chichester
Salary: MPR/UPR
Start: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a successful and welcoming 11–16 mixed comprehensive trust school located in the Emsworth area, graded ‘GOOD’ in all areas by Ofsted. The school is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join its thriving English department from September 2026 on a full-time, temporary to permanent basis.

The school prides itself on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth within a nurturing environment, underpinned by strong core values of kindness, respect, and determination. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and develop a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Staff and pupils speak highly of the school, as reflected in the most recent Ofsted inspection, where inspectors highlighted that: ‘Staff and pupils are very positive about the school and how it is led. Pupils feel safe, enjoy their learning, and said that teachers helped them to do their best. They also agreed that the school encouraged them to respect other people from different backgrounds.’

The Role

Teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4
Potential opportunity to teach an additional subject for the right candidate
Full teaching responsibilities, paid to scale
Contributing to the development of an engaging and innovative English curriculum
Supporting a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school community
About You

This opportunity would suit both early career teachers and experienced practitioners. The ideal candidate will:

Be passionate about English and inspiring the next generation
Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that promote literacy and critical thinking
Be committed to continuous professional development
Share the belief that excellent teaching can transform lives
Be eager to contribute to a collaborative and ambitious department
The school is easily accessible by car and public transport, located just a 5-minute walk from a local train station. 

Please apply now with your CV if you would be interested in this role.  The school will consider applications from newly qualified or more experienced teachers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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