ECT Teacher of English – Northampton
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A well-led 1118 secondary school in Northampton is seeking a motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher of English to join its established and successful English faculty. The school has a strong academic track record and places literacy at the centre of its curriculum with English playing a pivotal role in whole-school improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT to join a department that combines academic ambition with structured support and genuine mentoring.
The Opportunity
You will teach English across KS3 and KS4 delivering a curriculum that balances canonical literature with diverse contemporary texts. The department follows a carefully sequenced programme of study designed to build analytical writing confident oracy and deep textual understanding.
As part of your ECT induction you will receive:
A reduced teaching timetable
A dedicated English mentor
Weekly coaching and structured feedback
Opportunities to observe experienced practitioners
Access to subject-specific CPD and moderation sessions
The department has a strong record of successfully developing new teachers into confident and impactful practitioners.
The English Department
The English faculty is stable collaborative and highly organised. Shared schemes of work centralised assessments and regular moderation meetings ensure consistency and support.
Department strengths include:
Strong GCSE outcomes and growing A-Level uptake
Structured literacy strategies embedded across the school
A culture of collaborative planning
Enrichment through theatre trips debating and reading initiatives
Students are encouraged to engage in discussion and critical analysis with high expectations around presentation and academic writing.
The School Environment
This Northampton secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied ensuring calm and purposeful classrooms.
Leadership is visible and invested in staff wellbeing. The schools ECT programme is well-established and includes whole-school CPD sessions peer collaboration and professional reflection time.
Facilities include:
Modern teaching classrooms
A dedicated library and literacy hub
Structured pastoral systems
A well-developed Sixth Form centre
Staff describe the culture as supportive focused and forward-thinking.
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Be on track to achieve (or have recently achieved) QTS
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature
Show enthusiasm for teaching and reflective practice
Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour
Be eager to contribute to departmental collaboration
This role is ideal for an ECT seeking a structured and well-supported start within a strong English department.
Whats On Offer
A comprehensive and supportive ECT induction programme
A well-led English faculty
Clear behaviour systems and academic expectations
Strong professional development pathways
A respected and ambitious Northampton secondary school environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an English ECT to develop confidence refine practice and thrive in a supportive and high-performing school.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Experience with Children
- Writing Skills
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