Salary: MPS/UPS TLR 2a £3,391

Start Date: April/September 2025

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Second in Department in English who will inspire and provide excellent outcomes for students, working alongside talented and highly motivated colleagues.

The successful candidate for this post of Second in Department will demonstrate commitment to their professional development, innovation in relation to their subject specialism as well as the ability to challenge students of different abilities to include the most able. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date with evidence of successful teaching and a commitment to the wider life of a school and able to demonstrate leadership of a department or wanting to pursue the next step to leadership.

Our aim is a very clear one: to provide the best possible life-chances for every student. To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals. We are part of the successful Thames Learning Trust. In October 2016, we moved into our new school building which has provided us with a 21st century learning environment.

We are committed to staff continuous professional development (CPD). Ofsted (November 2021) highlighted that “Leaders consistently prioritise the professional development of their staff. This includes a focus on making sure teachers have the most up-to-date and relevant specialist knowledge in their subject areas.”

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, we look forward to hearing from you.

We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet benefit hub, eyecare vouchers, no lesson cover and generous non-teaching time allocation. As we are close to the centre of Reading, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 and M3 within easy reach, as well as the mainline rail station (with fast connections to London).

To apply for this position please complete an application form and return to Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager at aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and will be reviewed on receipt. 

Closing date: noon, 27 January 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references, social media check and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.