Teacher of English
Pay - £168pd - £232pd
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Northampton
A well-established and high-performing secondary school is seeking to appoint a talented and committed Teacher of English to join its successful English faculty. This role offers the opportunity to teach across all key stages, including Post-16. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, we welcome your application if you're passionate about delivering high-quality lessons, raising attainment, and inspiring young people to achieve their best.
This is an exciting time to join a school that is nationally recognised for its outstanding progress and outcomes. The school values strong principles, common-sense leadership, and a people-first approach to education. With a reputation for high standards and a culture rooted in mutual respect and ambition, the school offers a supportive and enriching environment in which to develop your teaching career.
Why join this school?
Built on strong values, with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
Significantly oversubscribed and nationally acknowledged for academic excellence
GCSE and A Level results are among the best in its history, placing it in the top 20% of schools nationally
Recognised for excellence in behaviour and inclusion as a Behaviour Hub Lead School and an Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School
Proud to be an Investors in People Gold-accredited employer
A school of character, diversity and equality, and continuous professional inquiry
Offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment where curriculum co-planning and staff development are priorities
What’s on offer:
Clear progression opportunities within a high-performing school
Personalised CPD and regular external training opportunities
Comprehensive induction, including bespoke ECT support
Staff restaurant and access to Before & After School Club (for primary phase children)*
Dedicated Workload Charter and protection of personal time (e.g. no weekend/holiday emails)
Co-planned curriculum supported by knowledge organisers and workbooks
Directed time largely devoted to curriculum development
Regular 1:1 meetings with senior leadership to discuss wellbeing and professional growth
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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