Teacher of English in Farnborough, Hampshire

A secondary school in Farnborough is looking to appoint a committed and creative English Teacher from September 2026. This is a full-time position within a school that is focused on strengthening outcomes, developing its curriculum and supporting both staff and students to succeed.

Role Overview

This position offers the opportunity to teach English across KS3 and KS4, delivering both Language and Literature in a way that builds confidence, curiosity and independence in learners. You will play a key role in supporting students to develop essential literacy skills that enable success across all subjects.

The School Environment

The school is an inclusive 11–16 setting serving the local community, where diversity is embraced and all students are encouraged to achieve their best. There is a clear drive from leadership to improve teaching standards, embed consistent routines and raise academic outcomes. Staff work within a culture that values teamwork, professional respect and continuous improvement, and there is a shared commitment to providing students with a positive and structured learning experience.

Inspection Insights

Recent inspection feedback highlights:

• A settled and orderly atmosphere across the school
• Students who feel supported and safe
• Improving consistency in behaviour and classroom expectations
• Leaders prioritising improvements to curriculum, literacy and teaching quality

This reflects a school that is developing positively, making it an ideal environment for teachers who want to contribute to meaningful progress.

The English Department

The English team is focused on ensuring that all students become confident communicators. The department aims to:

• Strengthen reading comprehension and critical analysis
• Develop clear, structured and extended writing skills
• Encourage thoughtful discussion, debate and independent thinking
• Provide a curriculum that reflects a range of voices and experiences

There is a growing emphasis on improving literacy across the school, with English playing a central role in this strategy.

What You’ll Gain

• A supportive workplace with clear expectations and routines
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities to contribute to curriculum design and school improvement
• A leadership team focused on staff support and strategic development
• Experience working in a school that is actively evolving and improving

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to teach English confidently across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver lessons that are engaging, structured and accessible
• Have high expectations of student progress and behaviour
• Be reflective and willing to contribute to department development
• Show commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting all learners

This role is suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers.

Eligibility

This role is only open to candidates who are currently based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Application

If you are looking for a role where you can develop professionally while making a real impact on students’ learning, we would encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience and availability for September 2026. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.