English Teacher - Easter Start

English Teacher – Secondary School in Northampton
Start Date: Easter Term

Are you an inspiring English Teacher ready to join a Northampton secondary school where students are genuinely known, supported and encouraged to succeed?

A forward-thinking and welcoming secondary school in Northampton is seeking a committed English Teacher to join its dedicated team from the Easter term.

The school is continuing on a strong improvement journey, with growing ambition, strengthening outcomes and a clear focus on creating a positive and respectful learning environment. Staff work in a calm, well-structured setting where high expectations and strong relationships underpin success. Students are encouraged not only to achieve academically but also to develop confidence, character and a love of learning.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that help students to:

• Develop strong reading, writing and analytical skills

• Explore literature with curiosity and critical thinking

• Express themselves confidently and articulately

• Build resilience and independence in their learning

You will be part of a collaborative English department that values creativity, consistency and professional trust.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent teaching qualification

• Have experience teaching English at secondary level

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that stretch and support learners

• Establish positive classroom routines and maintain high standards of behaviour

• Share the school’s commitment to aspiration, respect and inclusive education

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and close-knit school community in Northampton

• Students who are recognised as individuals and encouraged to achieve their best

• A purposeful environment where teaching and learning are prioritised

• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression

• Strong links with parents and carers to support student success

This opportunity would suit an English Teacher who is passionate about literacy, values meaningful relationships and wants to contribute to a school with clear ambition and direction.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact from the Easter term in a supportive Northampton school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Important Information

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the Teaching Personnel website FAQs for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent opportunity in some cases.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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