Teacher of English

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Teacher of English job summary

Inspire the writers, thinkers, and storytellers of tomorrow—join our English team. Be part of a supportive English department at an Academy that champions creativity, ambition, and strong relationships. Inspire students to read widely, write confidently, and think critically.

 

About the Role

You will help students build confidence and fluency in English by delivering clear, engaging lessons that develop analytical reading, effective writing, articulate speaking, and critical thinking skills. You will support learners in understanding language and literature, applying these skills to real‑life communication, and developing a positive mindset towards the subject through clear explanations, targeted support, and high expectations. Your teaching will empower students to interpret texts thoughtfully, express ideas with clarity and purpose, and engage with English as a tool for both academic success and personal growth.

Key priorities for the role include:

·        Delivering high-quality lessons that support strong student progress and confidence in English

·        Contributing to the development of teaching resources and curriculum delivery across the department

·        Supporting students across a range of courses and pathways to ensure all learners can succeed in English

·        Commitment to collaboration and sharing best practice within the department

 

 

About the Department

You will be joining an ambitious and experienced team of English teachers with a wide range of strengths and expertise, supported by a strong culture of collaboration, mentoring and professional growth. The department has a proven track record of developing trainee teachers and early career teachers, and offers opportunities for subject crossover through links with Film and Media. Staff benefit from a commitment to ongoing professional development and a well‑established, continually evolving bank of teaching resources. The department greatly benefits from the new school library, dedicated librarian supporting reading culture and curriculum enrichment.

Colleague statements:

“We are a warm and welcoming team who care deeply about our students and about sharing a genuine love of English.” — N. Carnell, Head of English

“The English department is a supportive and collaborative team with a strong foundation of shared resources. We work closely together and are united by a passion for developing our students and our subject.” — H. Johnston, Second in English

 

About the School

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is an 11–18 mixed secondary school and Sixth Form, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The Academy has a strong reputation for academic success and consistently achieves outcomes above national averages.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the Academy to be Good overall, with Outstanding personal development and sixth-form provision.

Staff at Hatton benefit from:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Working with a diverse community of colleagues across the Academy
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Flexible & Supportive work environment

 

About the Trust

We are a family of schools committed to outstanding education and improving life chances for every child. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and ambition, with a clear focus on inclusion and high expectations.

 

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Academy where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally. We are looking for a teacher who shares our ambition to provide exceptional education and who is excited to contribute to a department that continues to grow, innovate and inspire students.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Alastair Mitchell, Co-Principal on mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk  To apply for this post, please go to:

https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/  

 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026

 

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Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.  

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-christopher-hatton-academy

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