Job Description

Unqualified English Teacher - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent Opportunity
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Do you have a passion for English and a desire to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting?
Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for an opportunity to develop your classroom skills?

We are partnering with a supportive and well-regarded secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint an Unqualified English Teacher starting in April 2026. This position is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school support staff who are keen to build their confidence and experience within a successful English department.

The Role

  • Supporting the teaching of English across KS3 and KS4, following the department's schemes of work

  • Delivering small group sessions and targeted literacy interventions

  • Encouraging students to improve their reading, writing, and analytical skills

  • Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment

  • Contributing to wider English department activities such as reading programmes and enrichment opportunities

This Role Could Be Ideal If You

  • Hold a degree in English, Literature, or a related subject, or have strong subject knowledge

  • Are currently working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or Instructor and want to take on more responsibility

  • Are planning to pursue teacher training through a PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct route

  • Are confident, proactive, and enthusiastic about working with young people

  • Have previous experience working with secondary-aged students (beneficial but not essential)

What the School Offers

  • A full-time, long-term role within a welcoming secondary school in Northampton

  • Competitive rates of pay based on your experience

  • Access to structured lesson plans, teaching resources, and departmental support

  • Guidance and mentoring from experienced English teachers

  • The potential to move into a permanent role or teacher training in the future

Develop Your Skills with Tradewind

When working through Tradewind, you'll have free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College. These courses cover topics such as classroom management, safeguarding, literacy support, and effective teaching strategies to help you grow in your role.

If you're eager to gain classroom experience and support students in developing their English skills, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your role as an Unqualified English Teacher in Northampton from April 2026.