English Teacher
Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916-£51,048). Competitive salary for the Berkshire Area.
Contract: Full-Time (Permanent) or Part-Time (Permanent) suitable for ECTs
TLR available for the right candidate.
Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.
Required for: September 2026
Are you an English teacher ready for a new challenge? Would you like to join a school community that values professional growth and the development of its staff? We are seeking a motivated teacher to join our dynamic English team. We are particularly interested in teachers that are early in their career and are looking to develop their curriculum leadership. We are committed to providing the support, guidance and opportunities needed for you to grow, refine your practice and build a successful career in teaching.
We offer:
* For ECTS, there is an opportunity to start in July and be paid over the summer;
* a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
* an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
* outstanding facilities and resources;
* high quality research-based professional development;
* a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
* strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
* a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;
For further insight into this role and Kennet School, please download the application pack.
We would like you to be:
* able to teach English at Key Stages 3 & 4, with experience of teaching Key Stage 5 an advantage;
* creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
* committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
* willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
* hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mr G Clegg, Deputy Headteacher for more information.
Deadline: Monday 9 March 2026 (9am). Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after.
We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline in exceptional cases, so we encourage early applications.
Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and, in line with KCSIE, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.