Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Wellingborough is seeking a passionate English teacher to join their team. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, planning skills progression, and nurturing student interest in language and literature. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong subject knowledge, creativity, and experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4. The school offers a dynamic environment with strong support and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive mentoring for Early Career Teachers

Access to excellent teaching facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ability to design and deliver English-specific skill development.
• Experience with AQA exam board curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons that inspire students.
• Plan key English skills progression across the curriculum.
• Monitor and ensure student progress and successful outcomes.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Creativity

Ability to engage learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring educator to deliver engaging and impactful English teaching, nurturing a love of language and literature in every student. You’ll bring strong subject knowledge, creativity, and the ability to engage learners of all abilities. This vacancy has arisen due to the growing popularity of Weavers Academy, as increasing student numbers drive demand for exceptional teaching across the curriculum.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong ability to design and deliver English-specific skill development, both within individual lessons and across a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum.
• Effectively plan the progression of key English skills, ensuring coherence and continuity within lessons and across a broader scheme of learning.
• Have proven experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4, with evidence of successful outcomes and student progress.

What the school offers its staff

About the English Department:

The English department at Weavers Academy is a vibrant and well-established team of 11 dedicated teachers, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for both staff and students. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) benefit from strong mentoring and guidance, with a clear pathway for professional growth supported by the department’s collective expertise.

Located adjacent to the school library, the department enjoys access to excellent facilities that enhance both teaching and learning. We follow the AQA exam board for GCSE and A-level English, with additional A-level options including Media Studies. Staff are allocated dedicated curriculum development time one period per fortnight within the timetable to collaborate, innovate, and refine teaching strategies.

Students are encouraged to engage beyond the classroom through a rich programme of extra-curricular activities, including visits from theatre companies, educational trips, and targeted intervention hours. For staff, ongoing development is a priority, with CPD credits offered throughout the year to support continuous learning and career progression.

About Weavers Academy:

Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.

We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive — designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved – together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you’d like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to [e-mail], and she will be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.