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