English ECT Oustanding School

• Reading, Berkshire
• Full Time/Permanent
• September 2026
• MPS/UPS Scale
• Incredible ECT support programme

Join an Outstanding school in Reading where teachers love to teach...

An exceptional secondary school in Reading is seeking a passionate and ambitious English Teacher to join its high-performing department. Early Career Teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.

The school is proud of its Outstanding reputation, scholarly culture and calm, purposeful learning environment. Staff are supported to excel through expert mentoring, first-class professional development and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• Motivated pupils who take pride in their work.
• A highly experienced and collaborative English team.
• Centralised resources and schemes of learning to reduce workload.
• Excellent ECT programme with proven success in developing future leaders.

You will teach English across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to KS5 as you develop. The department is well resourced and places strong emphasis on subject knowledge, academic rigour and the joy of literature.

• Expert subject mentor and structured support programme.
• Reduced timetable and protected development time.
• Regular coaching, feedback and CPD.
• Opportunities to observe outstanding practitioners.
• Clear progression routes within the school.

• A graduate in English or a related discipline.
• QTS (or due to achieve).
• High expectations and commitment to excellence.
• Reflective practitioners eager to develop their craft.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

The school combines academic ambition with a warm and respectful community. Leaders are committed to staff development, manageable workload and creating an environment where teachers can focus on delivering exceptional lessons.

If you are excited to begin or continue your career in an Outstanding school in Reading with superb support and enthusiastic learners, we look forward to receiving your CV.