English Teacher

Overview

English Teacher - Secondary School, Reading | April 2026 Start

Are you a passionate English Teacher looking for your next exciting opportunity in a thriving Reading secondary school?

Academics Ltd is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a fantastic school that places high expectations, strong relationships, and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. This is a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where both students and staff are supported to flourish—and where a healthy work-life balance genuinely matters.

Whether you're an experienced English Teacher ready to take the next step or an Early Career Teacher seeking outstanding support, this school has plenty to offer. ECTs will benefit from a robust induction programme and expert mentoring, while experienced teachers can access clear progression pathways, including subject or year-group leadership opportunities (with potential TLR).

• Teach English to KS3 and KS4 (as part of a comprehensive secondary English curriculum).
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement and student outcomes.

• Passionate about English and committed to inspiring young people.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations of behaviour.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work well as part of a collaborative team.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to school life.
• Holds QTS and is an English specialist.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Available for April 2026.
• Open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with robust induction and mentoring support.

• English Teacher role – KS3 & KS4.
• Competitive salary (M1-UPS).
• Excellent support from a dedicated Academics consultant.
• April 2026 start.
• Reading location with excellent transport links from London.
• Clear progression opportunities, including potential TLR.
• Open to ECTs.