GCSE English Teacher

Activate-Learning-1; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Company benefits including eye tests &

Learning and Development

Teaching Support

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive salaries

On-Site Facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking an enthusiastic English teacher to join the Academic Studies team at Reading College. This fixed-term, part-time post covers maternity leave from December 2026 to January 2028, delivering engaging and supportive lessons to a diverse cohort of learners on Mondays through Thursdays (0.81 FTE).

A teaching qualification and teaching experience are required. The successful candidate will motivate disengaged learners, foster progression, and contribute to a collaborative

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification is required.
• Teaching experience is required.
• Experience with disengaged learners and inspiring them to learn would be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interesting and purposeful English lessons to a diverse range of learners.
• Contribute to a supportive team and organise workloads effectively.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Teaching experience

Job description

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Expiry date: 2026-09-16 22:59:00.000

Location: Reading

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

Activate Learning are now looking for 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 fixed-term, part-time role working 30 hours per week on Mondays-Thursdays (0.81 FTE), to cover maternity leave from December 2026 until January 2028.

What do you need to be successful as an English Teacher at Activate Learning?

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.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

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.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

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 Learnings 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.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

• 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 and will writing, plus 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 program, and development programs 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 expect 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 are 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.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.