Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a Teacher of English and/or Drama for a Secondary School in Northampton!
Job Title: Teacher of English and/or Drama
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of English and/or Drama to join our vibrant team in September 2025. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students of all abilities to achieve their potential. A potential Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) is available for the right candidate, offering the opportunity to work closely with colleagues to develop teaching strategies, contribute to curriculum design, and support professional development through deliberate practice and coaching.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring enthusiasm, subject expertise, and a commitment to educational excellence. You’ll model the values and ethos of our school and trust and play an active role in shaping the learning experiences of our students.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A good honours degree in a relevant subject
- Experience teaching English and/or Drama at KS3 and KS4
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to inclusive and aspirational teaching
About the English and Drama Departments
Our English and Drama teams are dynamic, collaborative, and student focused. We believe in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. Whether through literature or performance, we aim to empower students with the confidence to express themselves and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. The curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, develop empathy, and instil a lasting love of storytelling and the arts.
About the School
We are a welcoming and aspirational community that places student wellbeing and academic success at the heart of everything we do. We aim to prepare students not just for exams, but for life. Our expectations are high: students are encouraged to be in the right place, at the right time, all the time—ready to learn, dressed smartly, and prepared to succeed.
Professional Development and Support
As part of a wider educational trust, we are proud to offer a strong culture of continuous professional development. From early career guidance to leadership training, we support our staff with ongoing learning opportunities and career progression pathways. You’ll also benefit from a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme
Like the sound of this role?
We look forward to your application!
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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.
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