English Teacher Vacancy - Grammar School in Reading!

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: MPS (Paid to Scale)

A highly prestigious grammar school in Reading is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join its successful and well-established English department from September 2026.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a high-performing and supportive school environment, with an outstanding induction programme designed to help ECTs thrive professionally and personally.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will:

• Teach English Language and Literature across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Have the opportunity to contribute to Key Stage 5 teaching as experience develops

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and creative lessons that inspire a love of English

• Support students in achieving excellent academic outcomes

• Join a collaborative department committed to high standards and innovation

• Benefit from a structured ECT programme with tailored mentoring and CPD

What the School Offers

This selective girls’ grammar school in High Wycombe has an exceptional reputation for academic excellence and student achievement. It is consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools nationally, with outstanding GCSE and A-Level outcomes.

Students are highly motivated, behaviour is exemplary, and staff enjoy teaching in a focused and respectful learning environment.

Additional benefits include:

• Modern classrooms and specialist English teaching facilities

• Dedicated Sixth Form centre

• Excellent teaching resources

• Strong pastoral support systems

• Extensive enrichment opportunities including debating, theatre visits, and creative writing clubs

• Supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from candidates who:

• Have completed a PGCE or equivalent teacher training qualification

• Hold or are working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Possess strong subject knowledge in English Literature and Language

• Are passionate about teaching and inspiring young people

• Are reflective, ambitious, and eager to develop as an educator

• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Outstanding school reputation

• Excellent student behaviour and engagement

• Highly successful English department

• Exceptional mentoring for ECTs

• Clear progression and professional development pathways

• Opportunity to teach motivated and academically able students

Application Process

To be considered for this exciting ECT English Teacher opportunity in Reading, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.

Early applications are encouraged.