Job Description

Unqualified English Teacher - Wellingborough
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Preferred | Long-Term Supply or Fixed-Term Contract Considered
Salary: £22601 - £35259

Are you passionate about English and looking to take your first steps into a teaching career?

Would you like the opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive secondary school environment?

We are working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Wellingborough that is seeking a committed Unqualified English Teacher to join their English department from September 2026. The school is ideally looking to appoint on a permanent basis; however, long-term supply and fixed-term contract arrangements will also be considered for the right candidate. This role is ideal for graduates or aspiring teachers who are eager to develop their skills and progress into education.

The Role:

Deliver structured or pre-planned English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Support students in developing their literacy, comprehension, and analytical skills
Encourage engagement with a range of texts and help build confidence in written work
Maintain a calm, focused, and positive classroom environment
Adapt your approach to support learners with a range of abilities and needs
Work closely with qualified English teachers to develop classroom practice
Contribute to departmental activities and wider school life where appropriate

About You:

A degree in English, English Literature, or a related subject (or strong subject knowledge)
A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their learning
Confident communication skills with the ability to lead a class
Organised, adaptable, and open to feedback and development
Passionate about education and considering a future in teaching
Interested in training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

What the School Offers:

A supportive English department with experienced teachers and mentors
Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience in a structured environment
Ongoing CPD and training to support professional development
A positive school culture focused on both staff wellbeing and student achievement
Clear progression routes, including potential to move into a permanent role or teacher training