Unqualified English Teacher

Description

Unqualified English Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent Opportunity

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about English and enjoy working with young people?

Whether you're an experienced classroom practitioner without QTS or a graduate considering a future in teaching, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a supportive and ambitious secondary school in Northampton that is seeking an Unqualified English Teacher to join their English department from January 2026. This role would suit someone with previous school-based experience as well as those earlier in their education career, all supported by an experienced and welcoming department.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supported by schemes of work and departmental resources

Supporting students with reading, writing, and comprehension, including targeted literacy interventions

Leading small-group sessions and providing one-to-one support where needed

Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment

Contributing to English enrichment activities such as reading clubs, creative writing, or debate groups

This Role Would Suit:

Graduates in English or a related subject, as well as candidates with previous classroom or tutoring experience

Cover supervisors, instructors, tutors, or teaching assistants ready to take on more responsibility

Individuals with strong subject knowledge and confident communication skills

Those considering teacher training routes such as PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT, or experienced educators seeking a long-term role

Experience working with secondary-aged students is beneficial, but not essential

What the School Can Offer:

A welcoming and supportive English department

High-quality teaching resources and clear planning guidance

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Opportunities to develop classroom practice and progress professionally

A long-term role with the potential to become permanent

Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced staff

Professional Development Through Tradewind:

All candidates placed through Tradewind receive access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses via The National College, covering behaviour management, safeguarding, subject knowledge, and effective classroom strategies.

If you're enthusiastic about English and ready to make a positive impact on students' learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to start as an Unqualified English Teacher in Northampton from January 2026.

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