Established in 2011, Spencer has a well-established reputation for teaching excellence with some of the most successful and highest performing academies in the East Midlands region. Our mission is to provide high quality education and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people and our vision is to be an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children.
We have a dedicated and talented staff team and through partnership and collaborative working share expertise, best practice and resources to make sure that our students benefit from the best possible educational experience, and our staff enjoy a positive, purposeful working environment with clear opportunities for career progression.
Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity, Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have over 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2600 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 18 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and one primary aged special school in our family of schools. In the coming months we will be on-boarding new member academies and working towards the design, build and opening of a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school. Spencer Academies share values and belief, and all benefit from the collaboration, partnership and added value that comes with being a member of our Trust. SAT also is a registered provider of Apprenticeships, leads the Derby Research School and is designated as a Regional Teaching School Hub.
Delivering a high-quality education starts with a high-quality team of educators. We are always looking for motivated, collaborative people to join our team and offer a competitive suite of benefits to ensure that you are supported in your work with us. Our staff are encouraged to continually take on new challenges, so we offer a wide range of professional development resources and opportunities.
Spencer 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.
There’s no job in the world quite like shaping the futures of the next generation, and few as important or impactful in the lives of young people. Working at a Spencer Academy you have access to a broad suite of resources, comprehensive CPD opportunities and a network of unparalleled support. Our employees are the leaders who implement our vision of providing outstanding education for local children, and when they succeed, we all do.
No career is more powerful or rewarding than shaping the futures of the generations to come. At Spencer Academies Trust, you don’t just work—you belong! As part of One Spencer, you will be joining a thriving community founded on aspiration, partnership and shared responsibility. With access to an extensive support network, continuous professional development opportunities and a wealth of resources, you will be both empowered and equipped to thrive. Our shared vision of providing an exceptional education for local children, enables us to collectively unlock potential and build brighter futures. As part of One Spencer, we belong, build and become.
Teacher of Spanish
Teacher of Spanish
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Teacher of Spanish
HR Officer
HR Officer
John Port Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We have an exciting opportunity at John Port Spencer Academy to appoint a HR Officer to join us from July/August 2026.
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Spencer Academies Trust catering team as a Catering Assistant within Rosecliffe Spencer Academy in Edwalton, Nottingham.
School Counsellor
School Counsellor
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a School Counsellor to join us from September 2026
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Teacher of Geography from September 2026.
Head of Year
Head of Year
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Head of Year starting in September 2026.
Technology Technician
Technology Technician
Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We are seeking for a skilled Technology Technician to join our Art, Design and Technology department. The successful candidate will both support teaching and learning and provide high quality resource...
Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor (Maternity Cover)
Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor (Maternity Cover)
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Behaviour Mentor starting in September to provide maternity cover.
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Clover Leys Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Class Teacher
Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Wyndham Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher in KS2 for 1 year fixed term.
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Fairfield Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Fairfield Spencer Academy to appoint a Teaching Assistant - Level 2 to join us from 1st September 2026
Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Fairfield Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Fairfield Spencer Academy to appoint a Teaching Assistant - Level 3 to join us from 1st September 2026
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
The Mease Spencer Academy, Hilton, Derbyshire

The Mease Spencer Academy is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Reception or KS1 Class Teacher in a fixed term role to cover a maternity leave. We seek someone who shares our vision of Lear...
Inclusion Manager
Inclusion Manager
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy to appoint an Inclusion Manager to join us from September 2026.
Well-being mentor
Well-being mentor
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor, Derbyshire

This role is to provide a range of practical and emotional support strategies to selected students and their wider family/carer networks.
Teacher of Computing/IT
Teacher of Computing/IT
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Required from September 2026. This is an opportunity to join our highly successful and supportive ICT, Computing, Business faculty as a Teacher of Computing/ICT. The position is for 4 days per week.
Learning & Progress Assistant (Responsible for Identification of Need)
Learning & Progress Assistant (Responsible for Identification of Need)
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor, Derbyshire

This role involves working with a range of students including those with SEND or who may have arrived at secondary school with lower than expected levels of learning. The successful person will also c...
Teaching Assistant Level 3/Sports Coach
Teaching Assistant Level 3/Sports Coach
Ashwood Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Ashwood Spencer Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting teachers in delivering high-quality education by working with ...
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Portland Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Portland Spencer Academy to appoint a Class Teacher to join us from September 2026
Teaching Assistant – Engagement Mentor
Teaching Assistant – Engagement Mentor
Highfields Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

How will you RISE to the challenge?
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfields Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

How will you RISE to the challenge?
Pastoral Manager
Pastoral Manager
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a Pastoral Manager.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Castleward Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Castleward Spencer Academy to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join us.
Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Sixth Form Co-ordinator
Sixth Form Co-ordinator
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a Sixth Form Co-ordinator (maternity cover) working 30 hours each week over 5 days.
Play leader
Play leader
Ashwood Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Ashwood Spencer Academy are looking for a fun, caring, enthusiastic and proactive Play Leader to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping making lunchtimes a h...
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Teacher of Spanish
Teacher of Spanish
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Teacher of Spanish
HR Officer
HR Officer
John Port Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We have an exciting opportunity at John Port Spencer Academy to appoint a HR Officer to join us from July/August 2026.
Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Spencer Academies Trust catering team as a Catering Assistant within Rosecliffe Spencer Academy in Edwalton, Nottingham.
School Counsellor
School Counsellor
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a School Counsellor to join us from September 2026
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Teacher of Geography from September 2026.
Head of Year
Head of Year
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Head of Year starting in September 2026.
Technology Technician
Technology Technician
Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We are seeking for a skilled Technology Technician to join our Art, Design and Technology department. The successful candidate will both support teaching and learning and provide high quality resource...
Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor (Maternity Cover)
Behaviour and Inclusion Mentor (Maternity Cover)
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Behaviour Mentor starting in September to provide maternity cover.
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Clover Leys Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Class Teacher
Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Wyndham Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher in KS2 for 1 year fixed term.
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Fairfield Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Fairfield Spencer Academy to appoint a Teaching Assistant - Level 2 to join us from 1st September 2026
Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Fairfield Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Fairfield Spencer Academy to appoint a Teaching Assistant - Level 3 to join us from 1st September 2026
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
The Mease Spencer Academy, Hilton, Derbyshire

The Mease Spencer Academy is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Reception or KS1 Class Teacher in a fixed term role to cover a maternity leave. We seek someone who shares our vision of Lear...
Inclusion Manager
Inclusion Manager
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy to appoint an Inclusion Manager to join us from September 2026.
Well-being mentor
Well-being mentor
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor, Derbyshire

This role is to provide a range of practical and emotional support strategies to selected students and their wider family/carer networks.
Teacher of Computing/IT
Teacher of Computing/IT
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Required from September 2026. This is an opportunity to join our highly successful and supportive ICT, Computing, Business faculty as a Teacher of Computing/ICT. The position is for 4 days per week.
Learning & Progress Assistant (Responsible for Identification of Need)
Learning & Progress Assistant (Responsible for Identification of Need)
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor, Derbyshire

This role involves working with a range of students including those with SEND or who may have arrived at secondary school with lower than expected levels of learning. The successful person will also c...
Teaching Assistant Level 3/Sports Coach
Teaching Assistant Level 3/Sports Coach
Ashwood Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Ashwood Spencer Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting teachers in delivering high-quality education by working with ...
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Portland Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Portland Spencer Academy to appoint a Class Teacher to join us from September 2026
Teaching Assistant – Engagement Mentor
Teaching Assistant – Engagement Mentor
Highfields Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

How will you RISE to the challenge?
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Highfields Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

How will you RISE to the challenge?
Pastoral Manager
Pastoral Manager
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a Pastoral Manager.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Castleward Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Castleward Spencer Academy to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join us.
Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Farnborough Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at Farnborough Spencer Academy to appoint a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant
Sixth Form Co-ordinator
Sixth Form Co-ordinator
George Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

We have an exciting opportunity at George Spencer Academy to appoint a Sixth Form Co-ordinator (maternity cover) working 30 hours each week over 5 days.
Play leader
Play leader
Ashwood Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire

Ashwood Spencer Academy are looking for a fun, caring, enthusiastic and proactive Play Leader to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping making lunchtimes a h...
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at The Spencer Academies Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.