Location: Inkersall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK Salary: £32,916-£45,350 Education Phases: Primary; Application Deadline: Friday, 17th October 2025 Interview Date: 23rd October 2025 Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About Us Join Our Team at Inkersall Spencer Academy Inkersall Spencer Academy is a vibrant two-form entry primary school with a thriving 52-place nursery, situated in a community facing high deprivation challenges. We proudly serve a diverse pupil population, including a significant number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and those with social care involvement. Our nursery is oversubscribed, reflecting the trust families place in us. Despite current pupil numbers being below capacity, our dedicated team is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We place relationships at the heart of all we do. We are passionate about supporting our community and improving parental engagement to raise academic achievement. ________________________________________ Y1 Teacher Vacancy Are you passionate about making a real difference in young lives? Join Inkersall Spencer Academy as a Y1 Teacher! About The Role We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to inspire and educate our wonderful pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a strong team ethos and pupils who genuinely love to be at school. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching to a Year 1 class, meeting the needs of all pupils. Plan and implement engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and learning. Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs. Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Collaborate closely with colleagues to share best practice and support whole-school priorities. Engage with parents and carers to support pupil development and wellbeing. Qualifications And Experience Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Experience teaching early years or Key Stage 1 pupils is highly desirable. Ability to manage a class effectively and create a positive learning environment. Desirable Qualities A genuine passion for working with children from diverse and challenging backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to professional development. Enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative team culture. Salary Main Scale (MPS) Permanent Why Join Inkersall Spencer Academy? Great team ethos: Work alongside supportive, passionate colleagues who share your commitment to pupil success. Amazing pupils: Teach children who are eager to learn and enjoy coming to school every day. Make a meaningful impact in a school dedicated to inclusion and community support. Be part of a school that values your contribution and encourages professional growth. ________________________________________ If you are ready to inspire the next generation and make a difference in a school that truly cares, we would love to hear from you. Come and visit us to see what our school is like. Contact Michelle Lewis Office Manager to arrange an appointment. MLewis@inkersallspencer.org.uk Apply today and help shape the future at Inkersall Spencer Academy! How to Apply To apply to work with Spencer Academies Trust, please complete your candidate profile via our new Every Portal. If you are accessing our Every portal for the first time, you will need to register to add and save your candidate profile information, before tagging your profile to this vacancy. We have added a video to help guide you, please visit https://vimeo.com/737845492/c1b8e43656 Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff. Please submit your application by no later than 17th October 2025. Our application deadlines can end earlier, so if you are keen to apply, please add your profile to this vacancy as soon as possible as we will contact you before the closing date. Interview Date: 23rd October 2025 Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training. Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer Job Description Please see attached Job Description Benefits Please see link for employee benefits: https://www.spencertrust.org.uk/employee-benefits Documents Records per page: 5 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 Export Excel Word Document Name Please wait while the data is loading Document Name Please wait while the data is loading Future Job Opportunities Apply Now