Teacher of English and Media Studies

Salary: £33,075–£50,471.

Curiosity    Exploration    Discovery

Are you passionate about English, eager to innovate in teaching
and dedicated to sharping young minds
through the power of language?

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, resilient and committed Teacher of English and Media Studies to join our academy in a full-time role starting in April 2025. This post would equally suit an experienced or an Early Careers Teacher (ETC). For ECTs a full program of training and development will be provided. Candidates who have little or no experience teaching Media are still encouraged to apply, as the Department are able to support. 

The successful applicant will join an ambitious and thoroughly supportive teaching team, delivering a rich and diverse English curriculum. The English department is highly successful, with staff dedicated to helping students become creative, confident communicators while fostering a love of literature. We boast an organised on-site library and utilise Bedrock Learning to support literacy and vocabulary acquisition. Additionally, our faculty has crafted impactful opportunities that continue to help our students shine: 

To support all staff, we have the following resources and initiatives in place: 

• Fiction and Non-Fiction Competitions - Our students have a strong track record! 
• Universities and other specialists - Projects and partnerships with academics provide rigour and stretch. Reading University, Royal Holloway and others. 
• Author and poet visits - Sharing their work and sparking creativity. 
• Learning Partnerships - Local schools learning from each other, including Eton College. 
• The power of Theatre - In-school shows and vivid professional performances. 

Whether you are new to teaching or have had years of experience, we welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their careers. We are committed to supporting and developing individual growth. 

Beyond the department, here is a flavour of what life is like at The Langley Academy: 

• ‘Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in lessons and achieve well in many subjects. Students report that it is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity.’ Ofsted, 2023. 
• Strong, supportive leadership team – mentoring and 1-1 coaching from leaders across the Trust. 
• Part of the Arbib Education Trust providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on-site museum exhibitions. 

What we offer: 

• Work-life balance – innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a Trust Day offered in term time. 
• Enhanced funding for personal development – to support our learning culture with mentoring and 1:1 coaching. 
• Staff Discounts – including staff discounts from Vivup Benefits and access to private healthcare. 
• Healthy body and mind – free on-site gym, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources. 
• A convenient location served by excellent transport links, on-site parking facilities and green spaces. 

For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Manager, Rashida Adamjee on rashida.adamjee@langleyacademy.org and to apply visit: www.arbibeducationtrust.org/99/join-us. 

The Arbib Education Trust
Langley Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire SL3 7EF
Tel: 01753 214440

"One community. Many ideas. Everyone's future."

The Langley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a DBS check.