English Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire | Full-Time | Long-Term Contract | 2 November 2026 Start

Are you a passionate English Teacher who enjoys inspiring students and bringing language and literature to life?

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can develop students' confidence, creativity, and communication skills while helping them achieve their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment is working alongside a supportive and ambitious secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic English Teacher from 2 November 2026 on a long-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English Teacher or ECT looking to secure a long-term position within a supportive and well-established school environment.

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

The Role

• Teach engaging and purposeful English lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities available depending on experience.

• Deliver well-planned lessons that develop students' reading, writing, comprehension, analysis, and communication skills.

• Inspire students to explore and appreciate a diverse range of literary texts.

• Create opportunities for discussion, debate, critical thinking, and creative writing.

• Adapt teaching and resources to meet the needs of students with different abilities, including SEND and EAL.

• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive and meaningful feedback.

• Establish high expectations for behaviour, effort, and academic achievement.

• Work collaboratively with the English department on curriculum planning and schemes of work.

• Contribute to literacy initiatives, enrichment activities, clubs, and wider school events.

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and carers.

About You

• 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 and enjoyable for learners of all abilities.

• Be committed to achieving high standards and helping every student make progress.

• Have excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.

• Be a reflective and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working collaboratively.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

ECTs are encouraged to apply, with support, mentoring, and guidance available.

What's On Offer

• Long-term, full-time English Teacher position starting 2 November 2026.

• The opportunity to secure a consistent role within a supportive secondary school.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, in line with 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 become involved in literacy projects, clubs, enrichment, and wider school activities.

• A positive school culture that values staff wellbeing alongside student achievement.

• Dedicated support from a Tradewind education consultant throughout the recruitment and placement process.

Professional Development

The school places a strong emphasis on continuous professional development, with opportunities to strengthen 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, supporting your ongoing development and career progression.

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a long-term opportunity in Northampton, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school, become part of an established English department, and make a real difference to students' learning and development.

Apply today to find out more about this long-term English Teacher position in Northampton, starting 2 November 2026.

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