Job Description

Graduate English Teacher (SCITT Pathway Opportunity)
Location: Northamptonshire (including Wellingborough and surrounding areas)
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term

Start Your Journey into English Teaching - Build Experience Before Your SCITT

Are you an English graduate considering a career in teaching but want to gain valuable classroom experience before committing to a SCITT programme? This opportunity allows you to work within a secondary school, develop your subject-specific skills, and receive guidance and support before progressing onto a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) route.

About the Role:
As a Graduate English Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned English lessons and support students in developing their reading, writing, and analytical skills. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, helping you build confidence and strengthen your future SCITT application.

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver pre-set English lessons in the absence of the regular teacher

  • Support students in lessons, both in groups and one-to-one

  • Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment

  • Encourage engagement with literature, language, and writing tasks

  • Gain insight into effective English teaching strategies

Progression Opportunity:
Following successful experience in the role, you will be supported in applying for a SCITT programme specialising in English, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What We're Looking For:

  • A UK undergraduate degree in English or a related subject

  • A strong interest in pursuing a career as an English teacher

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A proactive, enthusiastic, and resilient attitude

  • GCSEs in English and Maths

Why Start This Way?

  • Gain valuable, paid classroom experience before teacher training

  • Build confidence in delivering English lessons

  • Strengthen your SCITT application with relevant subject experience

  • Receive ongoing support and career guidance

  • Make an informed decision about your teaching career

Ideal for:

  • English graduates exploring teaching as a career

  • Individuals wanting classroom experience before formal training

  • Aspiring teachers looking for a clear progression route into SCITT

Apply Today:
Take the first step towards becoming an English teacher. Apply now to gain meaningful school experience and prepare for your future SCITT application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.