Alderman White School
Nottinghamshire
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
Actual Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 Salary/Grade: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2c £7,647
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
Salary/Grade: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2c £7,647
Actual Salary: £32,916 to £51,048
Start date: January 2026, or flexibility around a later start date for an exceptional candidate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding teacher to lead the delivery of English and Media Studies at Alderman White School. We have an experienced, strong and enthusiastic team, with a track record of strong outcomes for students and the desire to continue to build on our success and improve further. The successful candidate will secure high-quality teaching, lead on the planning and implementation of a cutting-edge curriculum and make effective use of the latest resources to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all our students. We are a very inclusive school and work to support students with a broad range of abilities and a range of individual needs. The curriculum leader will ensure effective quality assurance outcomes which meet the high standards expected by the school.
Alderman White School is a friendly, thriving and stimulating place to work and study. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community.
Staff wellbeing and development is very important to us – we offer a strong sense of community, high quality staffroom facilities and a carefully tailored staff development programme, centralised behaviour system, a feedback policy which takes account of workload, and access to health services through the Schools Advisory Service. PPA time is above the statutory requirement and can be taken off site.
The school is conveniently located 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, close to the A52, as well as tram and bus routes, in a suburban area close to Nottingham University.
Our membership of White Hills Park Trust, a small local Trust of diverse schools with a common ethos and values, provides excellent opportunities for further professional development and networking.
Additional Information about our School can be found at
White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It's an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us )
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the School Operations Manager via email
Applications for the post must be submitted by 9.00 am Wednesday 8 October 2025 via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the 'apply now' link.
Interviews to be held: w/c 13 October 2025.
White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.
All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. 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).
Claire Shaw
CEO
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About Alderman White School
Alderman White School
Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG9 3DU
United Kingdom
Alderman White School is a co-educational, no-denominational secondary with sixth form in Nottinghamshire. As of the most recent inspection there were 840 pupils on the school roll, of which 239 were in the sixth form. The school has held academy status since 2012, and is affiliated with the White Hills Park Trust. The school is located in the town of Bramcote, which has a population of 7,300, and is located five miles west of Nottingham.
Executive Principal
Paul Heery
Values and vision
Alderman White's team of teachers and support staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child is educated in an inspirational atmosphere and take into account the needs of every child in their care. Innovation and thinking outside the box, is encouraged in a can-do setting.
Alderman White is a specialist language college with established links to the local community. Primary languages of French and German are taught here, with Spanish taught at sister college Bramcote College. GCSEs and A-Levels are also offers a wide range of languages including Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Urdu. Alderman White also remains one of the few facilities in the West Midlands to offer adult education provision for languages, for learners of all proficiencies plus Family Language Classes on Saturday mornings.
Ofsted
"The behaviour of students is good. Students, including those in the sixth form, approach their learning with commitment and enthusiasm, bring the right equipment to class and present their work neatly. They understand how their behaviour contributes to learning, and they respect the clear rules for conduct. They collaborate effectively in lessons. Students report that disruption in lessons is rare."
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