Teacher of English

Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English teacher to work within a strong team that is committed to delivering high‑quality teaching and securing excellent outcomes for students at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 teaching
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and well‑structured lessons
• Assess, monitor and support student progress effectively
• Contribute to the continued success and development of the English department
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents/carers

The English Department is a strong, collaborative and well‑resourced team. Colleagues work closely together to:

• Share effective practice and high‑quality resources
• Deliver an ambitious and well‑sequenced curriculum
• Ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Guilsborough Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Guilsborough Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guilsborough-academy

Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

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