Head Of English - School in Reading - Sept 25
- location Reading
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £45,000 to £55,000 per year
- ref JXI - ENREDN
- Apply by 11 May 2025
- Job start 01 Sep 2025
- Job end 13 Oct 2025
Smart Teachers are currently working with a hugely popular school located in the Berkshire area. The school are looking to appoint a Head of English on a permanent basis.
About the role
- Focussed teaching - only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes.
- Small class sizes.
- Passionate students.
- Opportunities for career development
- Specialist professional qualifications.
- Activate Learning Education Trust collaboration and support.
About the school
The school is currently rated as Ofsted "Good" in all areas and is on a journey to reach outstanding. The school specialises with teaching the age group of 14-16 years olds and as such classes are small. The school has parking on site and is reachable via public transport.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Head Of English - School in Reading - Sept 25 you will:
- QTS or QTLS would be ideal but the school are open to Overseas Qualified Teachers
- A degree or equivalent education
- Be compassionate, understanding and caring
- Uk Secondary school experience
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Salary will depend on experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on 0207 065 7537 or email [email protected].