English Teacher (QTS)

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced and committed Qualified English Teacher to join a secondary school in Southampton to cover a period of staff absence. The role begins Monday 13th April and is expected to run for approximately ten weeks, covering the summer term.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated English specialist who can step confidently into a full-time timetable, deliver strong lessons, and support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will take on full teacher responsibilities including planning, marking, assessment and departmental participation.

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 & KS4
• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with departmental schemes of work
• Complete full planning, marking, assessments and feedback
• Support pupils of varying abilities to make progress
• Maintain strong behaviour expectations and a positive classroom climate
• Work closely with the English department during the cover period

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Strong subject knowledge in English Language & Literature
• Experience teaching KS3 & KS4
• Confident with planning and marking
• A reliable and adaptable classroom practitioner
• Someone ready to start 13th April and commit to the full 10-week period

• Position: English Teacher (QTS) - Long-Term Cover
• Location: Southampton
• Start Date:Monday 13th April
• Contract Length: Approx. 10 weeks
• Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
• Salary:£32,916 - £51,047 per annum (paid to scale)
• Key Stages: KS3-KS4

• QTS/QTLS required
• English teaching experience in secondary schools
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided)

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Two recent teaching references

• Free accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support throughout placement
• Smooth interview and onboarding process
• Opportunities to access future long-term and permanent roles

If you're an English Teacher available from 13th April and looking for a full-time role for the remainder of the term, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.