Job Description
Unqualified English Teacher - Northampton Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire Start Date: ASAP or September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £120-£175 per day (depending on experience and level of school support)
Are you passionate about English and looking to take your first steps into a teaching career? Would you like the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive secondary school while developing your confidence and skills as an educator?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Northampton seeking a committed Unqualified English Teacher to join their English department either ASAP or from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
This opportunity is ideal for graduates or individuals with strong English knowledge who are looking to build classroom experience and progress towards a future in teaching.
The Role:
* Delivering planned English lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
* Supporting students to develop literacy, comprehension, and analytical skills
* Encouraging engagement with a wide range of texts and improving written communication
* Maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
* Adapting learning to meet the needs of students of varying abilities
* Working alongside experienced English teachers to develop effective classroom practice
* Supporting departmental activities and contributing to the wider school community
About You:
* A degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or a related subject (or strong subject knowledge)
* Experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential
* Confident communicator with the ability to lead a classroom
* Organised, reliable, and eager to learn and develop professionally
* Passionate about education and interested in pursuing a career in teaching
* Considering future training routes such as PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct
* Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one
What the School Offers:
* A supportive and welcoming English department with experienced mentors
* Hands-on classroom experience in a structured secondary school environment
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to support your development
* A positive school culture focused on staff wellbeing and student success
* Strong potential for the role to become permanent or lead into teacher training
If you're ready to take your first step into education and gain meaningful classroom experience, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Apply today to find out more about this Unqualified English Teacher role in Northampton starting ASAP or September 2026.