Job Description:

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Contract or Permanent

Are you a dedicated English Teacher who enjoys bringing language and literature to life in the classroom?

Are you looking for a new role where you can inspire students, encourage creativity, and help young people develop the confidence to express themselves?

Tradewind Recruitment is working alongside a supportive and ambitious secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic English Teacher from September 2026. The school is open to both contract and permanent appointments, making this a great opportunity for experienced teachers and ECTs alike.

You will be joining a positive school community that is committed to high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong focus on student progress, engagement, and personal development.

• Teach engaging and purposeful English lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching available depending on experience.
• Deliver well-planned lessons that develop students' reading, writing, comprehension, analysis, and communication skills.
• Encourage students to explore and appreciate a diverse range of literary texts.
• Create opportunities for discussion, debate, critical thinking, and creative writing.
• Adapt lessons and resources to support students with different abilities and learning needs, including SEND and EAL.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour, effort, and academic achievement.
• Work alongside the English department to develop schemes of work and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Support literacy initiatives, enrichment activities, clubs, and wider school events.

• Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature.
• Have experience teaching English within a secondary school setting.
• Be confident managing a classroom and creating a positive learning environment.
• Have the ability to engage students and make English accessible to learners of all abilities.
• Be committed to achieving high standards and helping every student make progress.
• Have strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Be a reflective teacher who is keen to collaborate with colleagues and continue developing professionally.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with a supportive induction, mentoring, and guidance available.

• Full-time English Teacher position from September 2026.
• Contract and permanent opportunities available.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, in line with the MPS/UPS.
• Support from an experienced and approachable leadership team.
• A collaborative and well-established English department.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to get involved in literacy projects, clubs, enrichment, and wider school activities.
• A school culture that values staff wellbeing alongside student achievement.
• Dedicated support from a Tradewind education consultant throughout the recruitment and placement process.

The school places a strong emphasis on continuous professional learning and provides opportunities to develop your practice through training in curriculum planning, assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND, adaptive teaching, and evidence-informed teaching strategies.

As a Tradewind teacher, you will also have access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses through The National College, helping you develop your skills and progress your teaching career.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Northampton, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT taking the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school and inspire students to become confident readers, writers, and communicators.

Apply today to find out more about this English Teacher position in Northampton, starting September 2026.