Teacher of English

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a dedicated and well-resourced department with strong results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach English to KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach English Literature or Language at KS5 would also be desirable. This role is suitable for an ECT.

We wish to appoint a colleague who:

• is an outstanding Teacher of English
• has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people

• is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department

The Piggott School English Department:

• red ALPS (3) for all GCSE English Language and ALPS (3) for GCSE English Literature– 2025
• achieved (93%) grade 4+ in GCSE English Language and Literature – 2025
• achieved (92%) A*-C in A Level English Language – 2025
• achieved (83%) A*-C in A Level English Literature – 2025

What the school offers its staff

Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development and benefit from a discounted BUPA healthcare scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Classroom Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Letter to Applicants 2026.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

Classroom Teacher Job Description.pdf - 133 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• Phone number: 01189402357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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