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Hampshire

Teaching jobs in Portsmouth.

Schools need reliable daily supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments across primary, secondary and post-16, particularly in shortage subjects. Actionus places qualified teachers into supply, long-term contract and permanent roles with safeguarding checks completed before placement.

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Hiring in Portsmouth

What the Portsmouth market looks like.

Queen Alexandra Hospital is a single large acute site serving Portsmouth and south east Hampshire, so departmental pressure translates quickly into locum requests. Community and mental health work runs across a wide coastal patch, and some services link to the Isle of Wight.

Major employers in Hampshire

  • —Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
  • —Solent NHS Trust
  • —Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Also covering

Fareham · Gosport · Havant · Chichester · Waterlooville · Isle of Wight

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools and academies
  • Sixth form and further education
  • Independent schools

Common specialities

  • Primary
  • Maths
  • Science
  • English
  • Computing
  • Modern foreign languages

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Questions

Teaching work in Portsmouth, answered.

What teaching jobs are available in Portsmouth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching roles across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, including primary schools, secondary schools and academies, sixth form and further education. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teachers in Portsmouth?
Actionus works with education employers across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teachers.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Portsmouth?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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