Arnold Hill Spencer Academy
Teacher of English
Full Time, Permanent
Main Scale
Required as soon as possible or January 2026
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join a forward-looking and dynamic English team which is warm and friendly, with high expectations of everyone. The post is a full time, permanent position within the English department.
The successful candidate will join our popular and flourishing faculty, with a focus on innovation and sharing good practice. We are looking for teachers who have a genuine enthusiasm for teaching English and who have the ability to engage and motivate students. You will be expected to teach English across both KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of also teaching at KS5. We would welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
We aim to raise student aspirations to achieve personal and academic excellence and to ensure they have the skills, confidence and resilience to become passionate life-long learners with the desire to fulfil their potential and more.
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a special place to learn and work. Our students are impressive young people, whose behaviour and achievements are something to be proud of. Our aim is for all members of the community to "Be inspired and achieve together" and to provide opportunities for this on a daily basis. Student attainment and progress is above national average at GCSE and well above average at A Level. We are currently full to capacity in most year groups with waiting lists for students hoping to join. We teach our students the value of respect, how to act responsibly and support them to become mature, independent young people. We very much believe in the potential of every student, enabling them to thrive in our caring environment.
SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2200 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.
We currently have 17 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and one primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers, and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country, and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world.
Mission
Our Mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Vision
Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children.
We Believe:
All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a 'family' and are open to a true sense of partnership.
We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.
Applicants would be expected to share the Trust's high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Ashley Brown on
The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post must be submitted through our recruitment portal. CV's cannot be accepted. We are also required to request references prior to interview.
Closing date for applications 12pm Tuesday 14 October 2025
Interviews will take place on WC 13 October 2025
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
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Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Purpose of Role
This role is for a full time, permanent teacher within our English faculty. The ideal candidate will be able to operate within a dynamic and forward-thinking team who are focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences for students across the 11-18 age range.
Nature and Scope
Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties. The nature of the academy year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the principal duties of the post. They are meant to provide a working framework within which the post holder should exercise initiative, flexibility and accountability.
Planning, teaching and class management
* provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;
* make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;
* ensure effective teaching and the best use of available time;
* monitor and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline
* use a variety of teaching methods to:
* match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
* use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
* select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources;
* ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
* evaluate their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
* take account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy;
* encourage pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively;
* use a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning;
* manage parents and other adults in the classroom.
Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting
* assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
* mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress;
* assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving;
* prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Other professional requirements
* have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;
* operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
* establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
* endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
* contribute to the corporate life of the school through appropriate participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school;
* take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;
* liaise effectively with parents and governors.
General
* Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
* Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role.
* Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular IT, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.
* Participate in the Trust Professional Performance Review process and undertake professional development as required.
* Adhere to all internal and external deadlines.
* Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academies and other agencies as appropriate to the role.
Other duties
Undertaking any other duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature and the responsibilities/grade of the post, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate.
These above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post- holder maybe required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.
The Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.
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Signature
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Person Specification
Qualifications and experience/Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Degree in English or a related subject
* DfE recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent
* Knowledge of the Secondary Curriculum
* A working knowledge of ICT in a classroom environment
* The ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students
* The ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons which achieve outcomes which are at least good and are often outstanding
* The ability to meet targets for the students in your assigned classes
* The ability to work closely with a team of teaching colleagues in your department to prepare, resource and teach your subject
* The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues showing respect for others and professionalism at all times
* The ability to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Initiative and ability to prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines
* Efficient and meticulous in organisation
* Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team
* Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations
* Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
* Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
* Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
* Commitment to the Trust's ethos, aims and whole community.
Desirable
* Knowledge of recent initiatives and issues in education
* Using ICT as a curriculum tool to improve standards
Personal qualities
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Initiative and ability to prioritise own work and that of others to meet deadlines
* Efficient and meticulous in organisation
* Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team
* Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations
* Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
* Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
* Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
* Commitment to the Trust's ethos, aims and whole community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,916.00-£45,352.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person