Unqualified English Teacher
  • England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £100 - £175 per day
Job 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

* 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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Job number 3258904

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Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
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