Job Description
English Teacher\n\nLocation: Northampton\nStart Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Permanent\n\nAre you an inspiring English teacher who wants to ignite a love for literature and language in young people? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where creativity and critical thinking are at the heart of learning? A number of inclusive and ambitious secondary schools across Northampton are looking to appoint dedicated English Teachers to join their teams from September 2025.
These full-time, permanent roles are ideal for educators who want to make a lasting impact and grow their career in supportive, forward-thinking settings.\n\nThe Role:\n\nTeach engaging and differentiated English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with KS5 options in some schools)\n\nFoster a classroom culture that promotes reading for pleasure, confident communication, and analytical thinking\n\nDeliver a rich curriculum covering both traditional and modern texts, creative writing, and exam preparation\n\nTrack student progress and use data to inform teaching and interventions\n\nContribute to the development of schemes of work, assessments, and extracurricular initiatives such as book clubs or writing competitions\n\nCollaborate with colleagues across the department to share resources and continuously improve outcomes\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) with a specialism in English Language and/or Literature\n\nA genuine passion for your subject and a creative approach to teaching\n\nHigh standards for behaviour, achievement, and engagement\n\nStrong subject knowledge and the ability to adapt lessons to suit all learners\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a reflective, growth-oriented mindset\n\nOpen to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - structured support and mentoring provided\n\nWhat You Can Expect:\n\nPermanent, full-time English teaching posts in welcoming Northampton schools\n\nCompetitive pay based on experience (MPS/UPS)\n\nWell-resourced departments and access to modern teaching materials\n\nOngoing professional development and pathways for progression\n\nA positive working environment that values staff wellbeing and collaboration\n\nOpportunities to get involved in enrichment, literacy initiatives, and whole-school projects\n\nIf you're ready to bring your enthusiasm for English into a school that values creativity, student voice, and academic growth, apply now for English Teacher roles in Northampton, starting September 2025.\n\n#INDNOR