Teacher of English in Moulton

Teacher of English at Moulton School and Science College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MSASC/33195

Job Category

Teaching & Lecturing | Secondary

Location

Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£36,042.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

27.5

Weeks Per Year

52

Closing Date

8:00am, Tue 3rd Nov, 2026

Start Date

January 27 if possible / Easter 27

Positions Available

1

Suitable for ECTs

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About this Role

MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

ENGLISH TEACHER

Full Time

TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL SCALE

£36,042 - £52,835

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Teacher of English to join our thriving, successful department. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students of all abilities and foster a genuine love of language and literature.

Who we are looking for someone who:

• can deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire a love of English.
• can teach across the full ability range, adapting your style to motivate and support all students.
• can collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and share best practices.
• is an enthusiastic educator with a clear passion for their subject.
• has high expectations and is committed to helping every student succeed.
• is a reflective practitioner, eager to grow and develop within a supportive environment.

Our English department is:

• successful, collaborative, and forward-thinking
• dedicated to achieving the very best for our students.
• a welcoming and supportive team
• keen to develop and improve, both as individual practitioners and as a group
• fully equipped with resources and relevant technology
• successfully offering the full range of qualifications through to 'A' level

The ethos within the faculty is positive and mutually supportive, with a strong commitment to developing and improving practice. The department is based in a dedicated, purpose-built block with eight English classrooms, a dedicated set of Chromebooks, a drama studio, and a rehearsal room. It also includes a departmental office space. The team has access to the Literacy Lodge, a purpose-built classroom supporting our Nurture curriculum.

Schemes of learning are developed and shared centrally, and the team strives to ensure workload is reasonable and manageable. The work is supported by a wide range of audio-visual materials, visualisers for every teacher, and access to two well-stocked libraries, including a new building and The Bessie Horne Library in The Sixth Form Centre. These libraries are staffed by library assistants and equipped with wireless computer networks.

It's not just a job, it's a career - the benefits we offer you:

• A well-resourced and enjoyable working environment
• Professional development support to improve your practice
• A school with a strong commitment to improving performance and outcomes
• All ECTs start on MPS2
• Flexible Working Contracts
• Extensive CPD training with tailored and bespoke opportunities
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive leadership team engaged in your professional development and success
• Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information, and support)
• Generous Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Moulton School is a successful, popular, and over-subscribed school located on the northern boundary of Northampton. Graded 'Good' in the last two Ofsted inspections, the school is committed to further improvement through effective teaching, high expectations, and the development of the whole child. The school maintains firm discipline based on the ASPIRE ethos and values, supports the development of students, and holds the Restorative Services Quality Mark. Its student leadership program is a notable strength, and professional development opportunities exist for staff to progress into leadership roles.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, which will be funded by the school.

It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments, requiring disclosure of all convictions and cautions unless deemed 'protected' under Police Act 1997 - Part V.

Referees will be contacted prior to interview following Child Protection Procedures.

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