Teacher of English

Part-time or full-time maternity cover - minimum of 0.85FTE We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational English specialist with outstanding subject knowledge to join our excellent department from November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. In this role, your passion for your subject will allow you to foster an appreciation for English amongst your students through engaging teaching and enjoyable co-curricular experiences. You will teach GCSE following CIE IGCSE English Language and Literature and A Level following Edexcel. About You The ideal candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge, energy, drive and great ideas, as well as knowledge of the Edexcel A level specification and AQA GCSE in The ideal candidates will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge in English, a record of strong academic achievement and have taught English to GCSE and A Level. You will be a self-starting team player who can work collaboratively for the benefit of pupils and is committed to the ethos of the school and its pastoral approach. Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams. You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves. Our School Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. What we offer Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: Work With Us - Reading Blue Coat or contact the HR department, Tel: email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Closing date: 09:00 on Wednesday 20 May 2026 Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839

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  We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational English specialist with outstanding subject knowledge to join our excellent department from November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
In this role, your passion for your subject will allow you to foster an appreciation for English amongst your students through engaging teaching and enjoyable co-curricular experiences. You will teach GCSE following CIE IGCSE English Language and Literature and A Level following Edexcel., The ideal candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge, energy, drive and great ideas, as well as knowledge of the Edexcel A level specification and AQA GCSE in The ideal candidates will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge in English, a record of strong academic achievement and have taught English to GCSE and A Level. You will be a self-starting team player who can work collaboratively for the benefit of pupils and is committed to the ethos of the school and its pastoral approach. Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams. You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves.

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.