GCSE English Teacher

Reference: JUN

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Location:

Reading

Benefits:
Generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension scheme, access to other great benefits

Duration:
Until August 2025

Activate Learning is now looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring English teacher to join our Academic Studies team based at Reading College.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. Alternatively, this could be an ideal development opportunity for a newly qualified teacher or English graduate looking to get into teaching.

This is a permanent, part‑time role working 21.8 hours per week (0.59 FTE), including Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 19:00.

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work. A genuine interest in working with and developing young people is a requirement. Experience working with disengaged learners and inspiring them to learn would be highly valued.

• Teaching qualification is required
• Teaching experience is required

Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting and purposeful lessons to a diverse range of learners.

You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three‑day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and learning philosophy‑led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one‑day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests, vision writing, and access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored three‑day induction programme, and development programmes for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note:

Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.