Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)

Job Introduction

The start date for this role is September 2026

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher who has high expectations and continuously strives for the best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,140 students. We have been recently graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students.

The successful candidate will join an established and successful group of teachers and support staff, who deliver an engaging and aspirational curriculum to our students.  Our dedicated team work collaboratively together to drive up standards of achievement.  Our department is very well-resourced and has an HLTA, dedicated to small group intervention and one-to-one tutoring of our disadvantaged and more vulnerable students. 

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic English teacher with a sound subject knowledge at both KS3 and KS4. The English Team work closely together, share best practice and support each other to drive the department to continually improve the outcomes for our students. A colleague who is motivated and innovative would be the perfect addition to ‘Team Hamble’. This role would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs.

In return, we can offer you:

•   a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;

•   strong internal and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and support staff to do NPQs);

•   personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;

•   a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free;

•   the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;

•   free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat meet the Headteacher.

For further details and how to apply please go to the school website   www.thehambleschool.co.uk, click on ‘Our School’ and ‘Vacancies’.

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We look forward to receiving your application. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website.