Media and English Teacher - Quaint Private School in Reading

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A charming private school in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Media & English Teacher to join its welcoming and thriving academic community.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Media & English Teacher to start in January 2026 or earlier. This highly regarded private, co-educational school in Reading offers a warm, supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, creativity, communication skills, and intellectual curiosity.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and academically challenging English and Media lessons, inspiring pupils to develop a strong appreciation of language, literature, communication, and contemporary media. The role offers the opportunity to work with motivated pupils within a close-knit school community where individual development and academic achievement are equally valued.

The School

This quaint private school in Reading is known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community, and nurturing approach to education. Pupils are encouraged to become confident, articulate, and independent learners while developing the skills and resilience needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The English and Media provision plays an important role in the academic life of the school, encouraging pupils to explore literature, language, journalism, film, digital media, and contemporary culture.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across a range of abilities, developing pupils' analytical, creative, and communication skills through a varied and engaging curriculum.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment, with opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school. Benefits commonly include:

• Generous CPD and opportunities for professional development

• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment

• High-quality teaching resources and facilities

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Opportunities to contribute to trips, clubs, productions, and enrichment activities

• A vibrant co-curricular programme

• The opportunity to become an integral part of a close-knit school community

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Start Date: January 2026 or earlier
Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

Media & English Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in English, Media, Journalism, or a closely related discipline

• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE)

• Strong subject knowledge across English and Media

• Experience teaching English, Media Studies, or related subjects

• Excellent written, verbal, organisational, and ICT skills

• The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils of all abilities

• A creative and engaging approach to teaching

• The ability to develop pupils' analytical, communication, and creative skills

• A genuine enthusiasm for both English and contemporary media

• The legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are a passionate and creative Media & English Teacher seeking an exciting opportunity within a welcoming private school in Reading, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine contribution to a supportive school community while inspiring pupils through English, media, and creative learning.

We look forward to hearing from you.