Unqualified English Teacher. Job in Northampton Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Unqualified English Teacher for a secondary school in Northampton, starting January 2026. This role offers the chance to gain practical teaching experience while delivering engaging lessons and supporting students’ learning. Ideal for graduates interested in teaching, the position provides a welcoming team, professional development opportunities, and a stable environment, with options to transition into permanent roles or teacher training programs.

Benefits

Access to CPD courses

Supportive staff team

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate in English or a related subject, confident in grammar, literature, and communication.
• Genuine interest in teaching and developing young learners.
• Organised and proactive individual ready to learn from experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support learners needing help with reading, writing, and comprehension.
• Lead small-group literacy sessions.

Skills

Confident in grammar

Strong communication

Engagement with students

Education

Graduate in English or a related subject

Job description

Unqualified English Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Start Date: January 2026 (early start date available)

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Potential Permanent Role

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you an English graduate who loves literature, language, and working with young people? Interested in teaching but haven't taken the leap into QTS just yet?

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a friendly, ambitious secondary school in Northampton that is looking to welcome an Unqualified English Teacher to their team from January 2026.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone keen to build practical teaching experience, develop confidence in the classroom, and contribute to students' learning while being supported every step of the way by an experienced department.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4 with the help of structured plans and department resources
• Supporting learners who need additional help with reading, writing, and comprehension
• Leading small-group literacy sessions and occasionally offering one-to-one support
• Helping maintain a positive and focused classroom atmosphere
• Taking part in English-based clubs or enrichment activities such as creative writing or debate groups

Who Would Suit This Role

• A graduate in English or a related subject, confident in grammar, literature, and communication
• Someone with a genuine interest in teaching and developing young learners
• An organised and proactive individual ready to learn from experienced colleagues
• Someone considering teacher training in the future-PGCE, School Direct, or similar
• Prior experience with young people (schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is beneficial but not essential

What the School Can Offer You

• A welcoming staff team dedicated to supporting new and aspiring teachers
• Access to high-quality teaching materials and planning support
• Clear progression opportunities into teacher training routes
• A stable, long-term role with the option to move into a permanent post

Professional Development Through Tradewind

All staff placed through Tradewind gain full access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College, covering essential topics such as behaviour strategies, safeguarding, subject knowledge, and pedagogy-ideal for aspiring teachers.

If you're passionate about English and ready to start shaping your teaching career, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now to join this Northampton school as an Unqualified English Teacher starting January 2026.