Teacher of English

QMC Teams; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive sixth form college is seeking a committed Teacher of English to join their vibrant team in Basingstoke. The role involves teaching A Level and GCSE English courses, acting as a Personal Tutor to support students' academic growth, and contributing to innovative teaching strategies. The college prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to high-quality education. This is a great opportunity for a passionate educator looking to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to innovative education.
• Ability to develop engaging teaching materials.
• Experience in teaching A Level and GCSE English courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of English courses, adapting to different student needs.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, guiding students' academic progress.
• Contribute to the development of teaching strategies and materials.

Skills

Commitment to student success

Effective teaching strategies

Ability to motivate students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

## Teacher of English### We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team.* Teacher of English# Teacher of EnglishEmployerLocation: Basingstoke, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £33,465 - £51,714Posted: 20th January 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 24th February 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1530355Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesStart Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1530355* Share :We are looking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic teacher to contribute to our ongoing success.At Queen Mary’s College, we understand the importance of recruiting skilled and well-qualified staff to maintain excellence in all that we do. We are committed to high-quality, innovative education and student support services and pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of our team.Situated in 23 acres of leafy grounds, Queen Mary’s College is an inclusive, vibrant and high achieving sixth form college with a fantastic reputation both locally and nationally. The English Department is based in a modern suite of classrooms with smartboard projection facilities and all teachers are allocated a laptop device. Around 200 students are currently studying A Level English courses and there are also around 120 students taking GCSE. We have an excellent record of student achievement and staff work closely together to develop teaching materials and embed the most effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies. The Department also offers a range of enrichment opportunities for students, including creative writing and support for Oxbridge applications. There are regular educational visits and guest speakers, and students are encouraged to participate in national competitions for playwriting and poetry.Whoever joins us as a Teacher of English will teach a timetable that could include a range of courses from the Departmental provision. Wherever possible, there will be flexibility over the subjects and aspects to be taught, taking into account, personal experience, skills and preferences. There will also be opportunities to teach across departments, although naturally this cannot always be guaranteed. In addition to your duties as a teacher, we will rely on you to act as a Personal Tutor – a vital role that involves motivating, monitoring, supporting and guiding students’ academic progress through the College via regular one-to-one consultations and delivery of our Personal Development programme.Our priorities are to maintain and extend our examination success and to maintain high levels of student satisfaction and achievement. We seek to ensure that we provide students with a high-quality experience of learning that is innovative, interesting and challenging and helps them acquire the skills and knowledge essential for their progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our outstanding team and be part of our friendly and supportive environment.Please see the attached job description for further details.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Queen Mary's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Queen Mary's College