Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) Part Time: 13 hours per week / 2 days (0.4 FTE) (Working days can be discussed at interview.) Start Date: September 2026 Hethersett Academy is seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Teacher (PE) to join our team; a teacher who shares our belief that all pupils have the right to succeed and have access to the very best education. You will be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students. You’ll monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, whilst motivating and challenging students to achieve their very best. You will work with the department to contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources. This post is suitable for both an experienced or early years career teacher. We welcome applicants to visit the school for an informal meeting. What You’ll Be Doing - Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities. - Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours. - Ensure pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour are monitored and supported. - Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required. - Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons. - Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work. - Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development. The ideal candidate will have: Essential: - An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS. - Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post). - Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community. - Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches. - Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range. - Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor. Desirable: - Postgraduate qualification in the subject or in the teaching of the subject. - Experience teaching the subject in a Sixth Form or Further Education setting. - Experience examining the subject for an appropriate exam board. We offer: - Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions - Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs * - Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). * - Free parking at most sites - Personalised CPD and development programmes - A structured and specific induction programme. * Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation. About Us Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia’s top-performing schools, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Inspectors have highlighted how much pupils value their education at the academy - "Pupils flourish at this school. They attend regularly, arrive on time and present themselves impeccably. Pupils respect each other and their surroundings. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively and promptly. Pupils have very high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour. They value every minute of learning time." A growing village school with a strong history in the local community, Hethersett Academy is conveniently located just off the A11, making it a popular choice for families in Wymondham, south Norwich, and the surrounding areas. We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding. The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners. Hethersett Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The academy inspected in January 2016 when it was ranked as Outstanding in every area assessed. Since then, the school has doubled in size and a Section 8 inspection in September 2022 resulted in another Outstanding rating. If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Kristina Fisher, PA to Principal (kristinafisher@inspirationtrust.org). Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 23rd February 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 2nd March 2026 Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.