About This Role
Ready to ignite imagination, challenge perspectives, and shape articulate thinkers? Join Weavers Academy as a Teacher of English and inspire students to explore the power of language, literature, and communication - helping them find their voice and thrive in an ever-changing world.Job Title:
Teacher of English
Location:
Weavers Academy, Northampton
Salary:
MPS, £32,916 - £45,351
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Application Closing Date:
We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants.
About You:
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring educator to deliver engaging and impactful English teaching, nurturing a love of language and literature in every student. You’ll bring strong subject knowledge, creativity, and the ability to engage learners of all abilities. This vacancy has arisen due to the growing popularity of Weavers Academy, as increasing student numbers drive demand for exceptional teaching across the curriculum.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Qualified teacher status.
A strong ability to design and deliver English-specific skill development, both within individual lessons and across a thoughtfully sequenced curriculum.
Proven experience teaching English at Key Stages 3 and 4, with evidence of successful outcomes and student progress.
About the English Department:
The English department at Weavers Academy is a vibrant and well-established team of 11 dedicated teachers, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for both staff and students. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) benefit from strong mentoring and guidance, with a clear pathway for professional growth supported by the department’s collective expertise.
Located adjacent to the school library, the department enjoys access to excellent facilities that enhance both teaching and learning. We follow the AQA exam board for GCSE and A-level English, with additional A-level options including Media Studies. Staff are allocated dedicated curriculum development time one period per fortnight-within the timetable to collaborate, innovate, and refine teaching strategies.
Students are encouraged to engage beyond the classroom through a rich programme of extra-curricular activities, including visits from theatre companies, educational trips, and targeted intervention hours. For staff, ongoing development is a priority, with CPD credits offered throughout the year to support continuous learning and career progression. Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.Essential Information: