Job Description

Inkersall Spencer Academy

Inkersall Spencer Academy is a vibrant 2-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, proudly serving a diverse and dynamic community. Our school is situated in a high deprivation area, but where community is at the heart of everything. We currently have 374 pupils on roll, with an above-average number of pupils with SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our nursery setting is full and oversubscribed, reflecting our strong reputation within the community. We are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every pupil, including looked-after children (LAC) and post-LAC pupils, can thrive and achieve their full potential.

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Y1 Teacher Vacancy

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young lives? Join Inkersall Spencer Academy as a Y1 Teacher!

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to inspire and educate our wonderful pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a strong team ethos and pupils who genuinely love to be at school.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver high-quality teaching to a Year 1 class, meeting the needs of all pupils.

Plan and implement engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and learning. Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs. Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Collaborate closely with colleagues to share best practice and support whole-school priorities.

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Engage with parents and carers to support pupil development and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Experience teaching early years or Key Stage 1 pupils is highly desirable. Ability to manage a class effectively and create a positive learning environment.

Desirable Qualities

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A genuine passion for working with children from diverse and challenging backgrounds.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to professional development. Enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Salary

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Main Scale (MPS) Permanent

Why Join Inkersall Spencer Academy?

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Great team ethos: Work alongside supportive, passionate colleagues who share your commitment to pupil success.

Amazing pupils: Teach children who are eager to learn and enjoy coming to school every day.

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Make a meaningful impact in a school dedicated to inclusion and community support.

Be part of a school that values your contribution and encourages professional growth.

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If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Inkersall Spencer Academy and help us shape a brighter future for all our pupils.

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 mlewis@inkersallspencer.org.uk

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. (You may choose to remove / edit this for ESP adverts)

Closing date for applications 17th October 2025

Interviews will take place on 23rd October 2025

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

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. If you are a new user to our portal, you can click on 'Register' to complete your candidate profile. If you already have a candidate profile with us, click on 'Sign In'. Both of these routes allow you to feed your candidate information into any of our vacancies and view the status of your application.

If you want to apply directly for this role and not save your data for any future vacancies, you can click on the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this page.

We have added a video to help guide you through our portal, please visit https://vimeo.com/737845492/c1b8e43656

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,916.00-45,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person