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Teacher of English

HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL

Skilled Worker, A ratingSouthampton, ENG, UKFull-timePosted 1 month ago

Job Description

Fixed Term Teacher of English MPR / UPR

Part Time or Full Time / Fixed Term until February 2027

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hardworking English teacher to join our outstanding English Department. Experience and ability to teach KS3 and KS4 English is essential. Previous experience in teaching Media GCSE is also desirable. English GCSE results and progress has been outstanding over the past four years.

Hounsdown is an 11-16 Science College which converted to an Academy in August 2011. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful. We are committed to supporting all staff in their career aspirations and growing new leaders. The school motto is ‘Be the best that you can be’.

Hounsdown School offer all staff

• Private Health Cash Plan

• Cycle Loan Scheme

• Free counselling support

• Respectful email policy

• Fantastic CPD opportunities for all

• Staff fitness sessions

• Staff swimming

• Excellent pension scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Exceptional Performance Bonus Scheme

• Free Lunch on all INSET days

• Long Service awards for all education staff

Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We will be accepting referrals from recruitment agencies on this occasion.

To apply please visit the Recruitment section of our school website www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk or please contact the school.

Closing date: 12.00noon Friday 9 October 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,650.00-£49,084.00 per year

Benefits

* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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