The Piggott School
England
Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 October 2025
Job overview
From January 2026
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.
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.
The school is a mixed all-through Church of England Academy with 1884 on roll near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at
To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Grace Swanborough, Head of English, via email at
Closing date: 11am, Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Applications reviewed on receipt.
The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
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 and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.
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About The Piggott School
The Piggott School
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading
Berkshire
RG10 8DS
United Kingdom
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1884 students and 272 staff in total.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in summer 2025 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Attainment 8 score of 62
93% of pupils passed English and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
7 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 18 subjects achieved a 90% or higher pass rate.
A level : 32% of all entries were A*- A
65% of all entries were A*-B
85% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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