Teacher of English

Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Second in charge responsibilities with an additional teaching and learning responsibility allowance available for the appropriate candidate.

Teacher of English job summary

Inspire the Next Generation

Every great teacher has the power to shape futures.

At Park House School, we are looking for a talented and passionate Teacher of English to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, deliver excellent teaching and become part of a supportive school community committed to helping every young person succeed.

About the Role

As a member of our English Department, you will deliver high-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires students to achieve their full potential. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of an ambitious curriculum, support students' academic and personal development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator, whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced professional, who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people while contributing to a thriving and supportive school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• Offers a flexible approach to the teaching of English that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
• Has excellent communication skills and ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people - students, colleagues and parents

About Park House School

At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredibly strong results through 2024, 2025, and this summer. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire.

Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking Responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

If you are passionate about your subject and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 28th September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.

Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.

Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Park House School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 981 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Park House School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/park-house-school-rg14-6nq

Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.

We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.

At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.

Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

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