Teacher of English
Sheldon Phillips Ltd
Teacher of English
Location: Bordon, Hampshire
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Join a Thriving and Oversubscribed Secondary School
Brightstone Education Partners is recruiting for a Teacher of English on behalf of a highly successful and growing secondary school in Bordon.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious English department within a school that combines high academic standards with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing. The school is oversubscribed, benefits from outstanding facilities, and has built a strong reputation for excellent student behaviour, achievement, and staff retention. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
The Role
You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that inspire students to become confident readers, writers, and communicators. You will work as part of a collaborative department where resources are shared, curriculum planning is well established, and professional development is actively encouraged.
The department is fully resourced and committed to delivering a rich and diverse curriculum that develops critical thinking, communication skills, and a lifelong appreciation of literature and language.
Why Apply?
The school has worked hard to create an environment where teachers can focus on teaching. Workload reduction initiatives include a whole-class feedback approach, streamlined assessment systems, centralised behaviour management, and significantly fewer after-school meetings.
Staff benefit from:
- An additional week of holiday at October half-term
- Centralised detention systems
- Excellent behaviour and strong pastoral support
- Modern, purpose-built facilities
- Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Outstanding support for ECTs and recently qualified teachers
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing academy trust
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme
The school is set within an impressive modern campus and offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, extensive outdoor spaces, and a vibrant learning environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have a passion for English and literacy
- Be able to inspire and motivate students of all abilities
- Demonstrate strong classroom practice and behaviour management
- Be committed to continuous professional development
- Share the school's high expectations and student-centred ethos
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
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