English Literature & Language Teacher - High-Achieving...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A high-achieving Secondary Academy in Basingstoke is seeking a professional, highly articulate, and exceptionally organised English Teacher to join their prominent Communications faculty. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who excels at fostering analytical writing skills, critical textual reading, and creative language development within a deeply supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging timetable across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, preparing students for exceptional outcomes in text analysis, historical context evaluation, and comparative poetry up to GCSE and A-Level literature specifications, alongside core functional language modules. Beyond classroom teaching, you will be expected to construct precise student progress tracking portfolios, manage internal departmental communications, update school tracking software, and actively lead the school’s competitive debating societies, creative writing clubs, and digital student publications.

You will support crisp communication with parents, visiting writers, and external examination boards, ensuring that all essay moderation files and student assessment registers are processed with total accuracy. Strong administrative and organizational skills are crucial, as the role requires balancing detailed marking and feedback metrics with rigorous theoretical exam preparation within a busy secondary school framework. The school is looking for an educator who can confidently bring classical and contemporary texts to life via interactive, high-impact lessons.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Basingstoke with a powerful commitment to literacy integration, academic progress, and student wellbeing. The school serves an engaged regional community and features modern, dedicated humanities blocks and library spaces.

Students are exceptionally respectful, deeply motivated, and collaborative, maintaining a focused and respectful atmosphere across all discussions. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable teacher workloads, shared best practice, and targeted opportunities for rapid career progression.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related discipline

• Previous experience delivering English specifications up to GCSE and A-Level with a track record of strong results

• Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems

• Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student metrics and running analytical discussions

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, high-achieving faculty

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.