Worried what you will be asked at interview?

Well don’t, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.

Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don’t, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?

Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

Want a morning or afternoon free from teaching so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?

Well, come and join us.  This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of English to join our amazing English department at Northampton Academy.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of English and have a strong desire to teach at all Key Stages. The successful candidate will fully embrace our Core Values of Respect, Determination and Ambition, and will have a working knowledge of how these will apply within a Secondary Academy context and within the role itself. As Teacher of English, you will work alongside the Head of Department as well as the other English teachers to help support and ensure outstanding progress for all our students in the school. The excellent teaching and learning from our English team is often commented on by parents and visitors.

You will have a close eye to detail whilst retaining the highest possible standards. You will be incredibly tenacious with a high level of emotional intelligence. You will be an exemplary teacher of English and be fully committed to providing an excellent learning experience for students at the academy. You will play a major role in improving teaching and learning across the English department.

The post is being advertised with a closing date of 19^th May 2026; with interviews taking place Thursday 21^st May 2026 however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.

United Learning's pledge to all our academy teachers is that by working for us, you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme

More time:

• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year

and more support:

• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Support for your wellbeing

 If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Shazeen Robson, Head of English – s.robson@northampton-academy.org or Ruth Woodsend Assistant Principal – r.woodsend @northampton-academy.org

Closing Date:  Tuesday19th May 2026 at 12.59pm