Second in English

Salary: Main Pay Range 1 - Upper Pay Range 3 + TLR2
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2026

This is a new and exciting opportunity to support the leadership of the English department. This role will develop you both personally and professionally to ensure you reach your full potential.

Your new school
Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple - to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. At Lift New Forest, children belong to a community of students who are proud of their school. Students are respectful to each other and behave very well in and out of lessons. They embody the habits of the New Forest Way; Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The children at our school are a pleasure to work with, both inside and outside the classroom.

As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each student very well, and our children are part of a school with a real community feel. Strong relationships and first class support across the community ensure that young people are safe, happy and successful. Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 59 schools and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression.

Your new role
We are looking for an expert teacher of English to join us as 2nd in charge of the department and support our brilliant Head of English. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of English to ensure that our ambitious English curriculum delivers exceptional outcomes in the years to come.

As part of Lift Schools, we have set the ambitious goal of 90% of our students achieving a good pass in English and Mathematics by 2028, and to continue the year-on-year rise in the number of students achieving the highest grades. It is this success that will allow every young person who attends this school to access the most ambitious future as they enter adulthood.

You will be joining a talented and cohesive team of English teachers with a wide range of strengths and experiences. As 2nd in charge of the Department, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of our key stage 3 mastery curriculum. The role is designed to provide a platform for further professional progression in the near future.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in English, strong classroom management skills and a passion for the subject. You will have a successful track record of improving the education of pupils and know what excellent education looks like in a classroom. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and much more.

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them.
Interview - we will review applications and interview ASAP so please don't wait to apply!

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact us.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.