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On-site in Northampton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)
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Our summary
- Salary
- £36,400 - £53,040 a year
About £2,480 - £3,440 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Northampton
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Experience
- Senior level
- Closing date
- Apply by Thursday 26 November





Skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
ULT Teachers' Pay Range: £36,400-£53,040 (pay award pending) plus TLR1
Start date: Easter 2027
What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.
- We offer the best pay in the sector.
- Three extra INSET days a year for planning.
- Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
- Guaranteed Personal day - 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
- Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.
- Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Westfield Rewards.
The role
We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a motivated, passionate and committed Head of English from Easter 2027. This is a great opportunity for an outstanding teacher of English who is ready to take the next step in their career.
You have a close eye to detail and the ability to manage a large team whilst retaining the highest possible standards. You are incredibly tenacious with a high level of emotional intelligence and are fully committed to providing an excellent learning experience for students at our school.
What you'll do
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner
- Have the ability to lead, coach and motivate staff within a performance management framework, including professional development and effective management of underperformance
- Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
- Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
- Have a sound subject knowledge which you can utilise to challenge all students
- Have an ability to engage and motivate students
Hiring process
Potential applicants are most welcome to visit the school and meet the Principal prior to making an application.
Closing date: Thursday, 26th November 2026 at 23.59pm
We reserve the right to appoint an outstanding applicant prior to this deadline.