Class Teacher at Highfields Spencer Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HSA/23065
  Location
Tutbury Avenue, Littleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3UX
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,350.00 Annually (Actual)
M1 - M6
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 1st Jun, 2026
  Start Date
4th September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
5th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           5th June 2026
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About this Role

How will you RISE to the challenge?

Are you an ambitious, passionate teacher ready to make a real difference?

At Highfields Spencer Academy, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher to join our growing team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school on a strong upward journey, where relationships, high expectations and a love of learning sit at the heart of everything we do.

We are a vibrant and diverse primary school, driven by our core values of Respect, Inspire, Success and Empathy (RISE). Our curriculum is carefully designed to provide meaningful, engaging learning experiences, ensuring every child is empowered to thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning
  • Has high expectations for all pupils and believes every child can succeed
  • Builds strong, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
  • Is reflective, motivated and eager to develop their practice
  • Will contribute positively to our team and wider school community

In return, we offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team
  • A strong culture of professional development and growth
  • Well-structured systems and a clear teaching and learning approach
  • Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a forward-thinking school

Join us and be part of a team where you can truly make a difference.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. 

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.


Contact Details

  Charlotte Benbow
  01332 955599
  CBenbow@highfieldsspencer.org.uk


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