English Teacher 📚
Location: Reading | Start: ASAP | QTS Essential ✅ | £170–£250 per day
🌟 Are you an English Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming secondary school?
We are working with a mainstream secondary school in Reading that is looking for an enthusiastic and committed English Teacher to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, enjoys building positive relationships with students and is committed to achieving strong academic outcomes.
The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with high expectations for both student achievement and behaviour. You will join an established teaching team and play an important role in inspiring students to develop their English skills, confidence and love of the subject.
💡 The Role
As an English Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons across the secondary curriculum.
Teach students with a range of abilities and learning needs, adapting your approach where appropriate.
Develop students’ skills across reading, writing, analysis and communication.
Create a positive classroom environment that encourages students to participate and achieve.
Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to make lessons challenging, accessible and engaging.
Assess and monitor student progress, using feedback and assessment to inform future planning.
Set high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
Build positive and professional relationships with students, encouraging confidence and independence.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department and across the wider school.
Contribute to the wider life of the school and support its positive and inclusive ethos.
🌈 The Person
The successful candidate will have:
QTS and experience teaching English at secondary level.
Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for English.
Experience planning and delivering lessons across a range of abilities.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
The ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to meet individual student needs.
A positive, enthusiastic and student-focused approach.
High expectations of students and a commitment to supporting them to achieve their potential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team.
A professional, reliable and proactive approach.
🚀 On Offer
The opportunity to join a supportive mainstream secondary school.
A welcoming and collaborative teaching environment.
The chance to work alongside an experienced English department.
Opportunities to develop your teaching practice and broaden your secondary school experience.
A role where you can make a genuine impact on student progress and attainment.
Competitive daily rate of £170–£250, depending on experience.
📩 How to Apply
If you’re an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a new opportunity in a supportive secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence on (phone number removed) for more information.
🗓️ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
