English Teacher

Leighton Park School; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Reading is seeking a passionate full-time Teacher of English to inspire and engage students across the secondary age range. The role includes fostering critical thinking in a values-led environment, with chances for leadership responsibility for the right candidate. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding children's welfare, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Generous professional growth opportunities

Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach English across secondary age range.
• Desire to inspire and challenge students of varying abilities.
• Willingness to engage with International Baccalaureate curriculum is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach creative English lessons with high expectations.
• Inspire students with a passion for literature and language.
• Contribute to the school's broader life and Co-Curricular programme.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Classroom practice

Communication skills

Engagement with IB curriculum

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Overview

Teacher of English (Full-Time). From September 2026. Leighton Park School invites applications for an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English to join our committed and forward-thinking English Department from September 2026. We welcome applications from both early-career and experienced teachers who are passionate about English and committed to inspiring young learners. The successful candidate will teach English across the full secondary age range with creativity, confidence, and high expectations. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to take on an additional Second in Department responsibility.

In addition to excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice, we are looking for someone who will contribute to the broader life of the school. A willingness to participate in and help shape our vibrant Co-Curricular programme is essential.

Set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near the heart of Reading, Leighton Park School offers a distinctive educational experience that combines academic excellence with personal development rooted in Quaker values such as respect, integrity, simplicity, equality, peace, truth and sustainability. Our mission is to inspire Achievement with Values, Character and Community, supporting students to become reflective, purposeful adults and global changemakers.

Leighton Park offers a supportive and professional workplace, excellent terms and benefits, and generous opportunities for ongoing professional growth. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion across our staff body.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities and duties

• Teach English across the full secondary age range with creativity, confidence, and high expectations.
• Bring a genuine love of literature and language, inspiring and challenging students of all abilities, and foster critical thinking, communication and self-expression within a values-led environment.
• Possess an appreciation of, or willingness to engage with, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which forms a key part of our Sixth Form curriculum (desirable).
• For the right candidate, opportunities may exist to take on an additional Second in Department responsibility.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school and participate in shaping the Co-Curricular programme.

Qualifications and experience

• Excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice in English.
• Interest in or openness to IB curriculum understanding (desirable).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the attached application form, or use the online form on our recruitment website, and email it to [e-mail]. For further information, please call HR on 0118 987 9600. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Additional information

Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which is diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.