We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English Teacher to join our accomplished teaching staff. The successful candidate will have a passion for English literature and language, and a genuine desire to inspire and engage students of all abilities. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality lessons, fostering critical thinking, and developing a love for learning among our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
• Assess, record, and report on student progress in line with school policies.
• Contribute to the development of an ambitious and inclusive English curriculum.
• Support and inspire students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create an enriching learning environment.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree in English or a related field.
• Experience teaching English at secondary school level (desirable).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is our high-quality education. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.

The successful applicant will be energetic and enthusiastic and enjoy working with 11-16-year-olds. You will enjoy nurturing young people to grow in confidence and flourish personally. You will share our inclusive values of “opportunity, diversity and success for all” and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.

In return, you will be joining our supportive team of tenacious, optimistic and talented teachers, who have the support of an experienced leadership team.

Being part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust also offers a range of career opportunities across our schools. For our teaching team we offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs which includes coaching and training for new entrants to the profession and to support career returners.

We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff in to middle and senior leadership posts and can offer opportunities to broaden your impact on the sector through the work of the Maiden Erlegh Institute. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job-sharing.

To learn more about our school, visit our website www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk.

If you would like to have an informal chat with our hiring manager about this post, please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org.