Lead English Teacher in Thatcham

At Northcroft school we pride ourselves on offering a unique learning environment that feels both personal and nurturing. Our school combines the friendly atmosphere of a small village school with the supportive qualities of a home while providing specialist professional care. We welcome students from Year 7 to 11 and place children at the heart of everything that we do. With a child‑centred approach and a commitment to trauma‑informed practice, we create opportunities for pupils to rediscover their love for learning. Our broad and enriching curriculum is designed to build confidence, inspire curiosity and help every child achieve their potential.

At Northcroft education goes beyond the classroom. We know our students well and foster strong trusting relationships that ensure they feel safe, valued and supported. Our pupils are encouraged to make informed choices, guided by positive role models and to develop into independent resilient young people who are ready for the next stage of their journey.

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic classroom practitioner who understands that students take individual and multiple pathways in their learning. You will be committed to doing your best by the young people that we work with. Be willing to gain and blend knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and how this supports progression to Key Stage 3, likewise for KS3 and how this supports progress into KS4 ensuring that gaps in prior learning can be closed.

We seek teachers who can lead and adapt the curriculum to deliver a primary approach to Key Stage 3 learners, all of which is supported by a dedicated team and West Berkshire Local Authority. Northcroft School is a specialist school for learners who have multiple needs such as social, emotional and mental health needs, past trauma, ASD and ADHD. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve. We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well‑designed and individualised curriculum packages.

If you are committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children, are seeking to work in a highly effective team that works collaboratively to share and evolve best practice and are ready for a new challenge we will be delighted to receive your application.

What we offer our staff:

• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQs and multiple therapeutic teaching platforms.
• Excellent resources and facilities including relaxing staff facilities with free tea, coffee and school lunch.
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice.
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.
• As a school in Amegreen Education and West Berkshire teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the local authority and the partnership school to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across both of schools.

Essential requirements:

• Good degree in subject and QTS.
• Able to teach KS3 and KS4 effectively in your subject area with a sound knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.
• Ability to adapt teaching for different learning needs.
• A range of strategies for creating a positive learning environment.
• Positive and engaging teaching style, able to lead, motivate, inspire and support students to achieve excellence.
• Ability and commitment to contribute to our extra‑curricular programme and revision classes as needed.

Job purpose:

• To inspire, motivate and challenge through the planning and delivery of high‑quality learning experiences leading to good progress and outcomes for all students.
• To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment and high‑quality pastoral support.
• Promote personal development and the welfare of students.
• To fulfill the wider professional responsibilities of being a teacher, through supporting the creation and implementation of policies and initiatives, and as detailed within the Teachers’ Standards as set out by the DfE.
• Coordinate and develop your curriculum area contributing to whole schools’ improvement priorities.
• To share and prioritise the schools’ values and pedagogy across the whole curriculum.

How to apply:

Send a copy of your most up‑to‑date CV to either paige.brereton@amegreencs.co.uk or recruitment@amegreencs.co.uk

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen. We follow safer recruitment practices which requires an application of your full work history to be submitted along with employment references and consent to complete an enhanced DBS check.