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Teacher of English

Testwood School, Southampton, South East

MPR/UPR

Pay scale: MPR/UPR
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time: Full time permanent position
Job role: Teacher or lecturer
Subject: English
Key stage: Key stage 4
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Posted: 15 October 2026
Closing date: 21 October 2026

What the pay terms mean

Main pay range (MPS, M1 to M6): The pay range for qualified classroom teachers in maintained schools, set each year in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers usually move up a point each year, subject to their performance. Academies can set their own pay, but most follow it.
Upper pay range (UPS, U1 to U3): A higher range for experienced teachers who have applied and been assessed to move onto it, often called crossing the threshold.

Suitable for early career teachers

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About the job

For January 2027, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of English to join our brilliant department.

At Testwood, we live by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Ambitious. We want to inspire the next generation through the power of language and literature, empowering students to express themselves with confidence, think critically, and explore diverse perspectives that shape our world.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging English lessons to KS3 and KS4 students and also the possibility of teaching KS4 media studies. For the right candidate, there is also an exciting opportunity for potential leadership of a second subject (Media Studies) or further leadership roles within the wider school.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an imaginative, inspiring, and creative teacher to work in a supportive, energetic, and innovative school which is well regarded in the local community.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for your next career step or an ECT, we welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to making a difference to our students at Testwood School.

About Testwood School

Type of school: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 820 (room for 1,215)
Free school meals: 31.1% of pupils
Trust: Testwood School
Local authority: Hampshire
Address: Testwood Lane, Southampton, SO40 3ZW
Website: Testwood School website

Last inspected by Ofsted on 20 November 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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