Teacher of English

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School, Reading, seeks a dynamic Teacher of English to join its experienced English team. This permanent, on-site role supports pupils to reach their maximum potential and offers opportunities for professional growth within a Catholic-informed environment.

The post is suitable for ECTs/NQTs and experienced teachers alike, with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, collaboration, and driving student achievement.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or ECT/NQT welcome
• Ability to inspire students and raise attainment
• Commitment to high standards and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons to a variety of learners
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide timely feedback
• Collaborate with the English department to share best practice and develop curriculum

Skills

English teaching

Team collaboration

Forward thinking

Job description

Teacher of English - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Reading, RG30 3EP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Summary

Full time - 1.0 FTE - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of English to join our experienced department. As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

What we are looking for:

• A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for English
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
• A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning
• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

Applications are welcome from ECTs/NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported.

Why choose our school?

• Join a highly successful English team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Small A level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5
• £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
• A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do
• We offer an exciting, highly engaging, diverse, creative and innovative curriculum enriched with events and trips including theatre, Media and Enterprise events.