English Teacher (ECT) – Northampton – January 2026

A thriving and ambitious secondary school in Northampton is seeking a passionate English ECT to start in January 2026 . This school has a strong reading culture, an established English curriculum and excellent behaviour systems — ideal conditions for an ECT. The Role You’ll teach English at KS3–KS4. The department uses shared booklets, knowledge organisers, model essays and retrieval routines, supporting teachers at every stage. Books studied include: A modern novel in Year 7 Shakespeare and Dickens in KS3 Set GCSE texts taught through common departmental structures You will be supported to develop: Modelling writing and annotation Effective questioning Structured reading strategies Consistent routines The School The school is Good-rated and known for its well-structured pastoral systems. It has modern English classrooms with large displays, visualisers and digital reading tools. ECT Support Dedicated subject mentor Weekly training focused on instructional clarity A reduced timetable Time given for paired planning and marking moderation About You QTS Passion for English, literature and literacy Strong communication skills Desire to contribute to clubs such as debating or creative writing Why This School? A brilliant stepping stone for an English ECT — structured, supportive, positive and ambitious.