English Teacher — Ambitious, Fast-Improving Academy in Northampton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Part-time (0.60.8 FTE) Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale pro-rata

An improving 11-16 academy in Northampton is seeking a part-time English Teacher to support its drive to raise literacy standards across the school. This role would suit a teacher who is motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference working within a school that is investing heavily in literacy as a whole-school priority.

You will teach English Language and Literature across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (AQA) with a particular focus on supporting students who are working below age-related expectations in literacy. Responsibilities include contributing to small-group literacy intervention sessions working closely with the schools SENCo to support students with additional needs and maintaining accurate assessment records to inform whole-school data tracking.

School Information

This academy is on a clear school improvement journey with literacy identified as a key priority by senior leadership. Staff describe a school where there is real momentum behind improvement efforts supported by a strong programme of CPD and a leadership team that is visible and approachable. New colleagues joining the English department can expect close support as the school continues to develop its provision.

Requirements

• Degree in English and QTS

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3-4 English

• Experience with literacy intervention or small-group teaching desirable

• A positive resilient approach to working within a school on an improvement journey

• Effective collaboration with SEN colleagues to support students with additional needs

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.