Teacher of English

Teacher of English at John Port Spencer Academy

• New


• Job Reference # EDV/2026/JPSA/15159


• Location Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU


• Contract Type Permanent


• Contract Term Full-Time


• Salary £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) • MPS-UPS £32916 - £51047


• Closing Date Midnight, Sun 10th May, 2026


• Start Date September 2026


• Positions Available 1


• Suitable for ECTs


• Interview Date(s) Week commencing 11 May 2026

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About this Role

Principal's Welcome

At John Port Spencer Academy, we believe in unlocking the potential of every student and supporting them to achieve the very best. Every child has a champion - staff dedicated to nurturing their talents, ambitions, and wellbeing. Our university-style campus offers a vibrant, inspiring environment where curiosity thrives, and learning knows no bounds. Our values of joy, progress, success, and acting with care, kindness, respect, and integrity guide everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative community, passionate about making a real difference every day and supporting each other to grow professionally and personally.

About John Port Spencer Academy

John Port Spencer Academy is a thriving, forward-thinking school at the heart of our community, serving over 2,000 students from Year 7 through Sixth Form. Our university-style campus, with dedicated subject teaching spaces, specialist science labs, arts facilities, and extensive sports facilities, creates a wonderful environment for both students and staff. We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and help them excel academically, personally, and socially. Every student has a champion here - staff who guide, support, and celebrate their achievements. We have a strong community spirit and high expectations. For staff, John Port is a place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to something truly special, where everyone is encouraged and excellence is celebrated.

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Teacher of English to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching English and will be a strong team player. We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and motivate students at all levels to help them achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about your subject and want to inspire and motivate all students we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly committed, supportive and enthusiastic team.

If you require more information or would like to arrange to visit the Academy please contact Mrs Topham (HR Officer) at JTopham@johnportspencer.org.uk

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.

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We are looking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Teacher of English to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching English and will be a strong team player. We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and motivate students at all levels to help them achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about your subject and want to inspire and motivate all students we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly committed, supportive and enthusiastic team.

At John Port Spencer Academy, we believe in unlocking the potential of every student and supporting them to achieve the very best. Every child has a champion - staff dedicated to nurturing their talents, ambitions, and wellbeing. Our university-style campus offers a vibrant, inspiring environment where curiosity thrives, and learning knows no bounds. Our values of joy, progress, success, and acting with care, kindness, respect, and integrity guide everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, innovative community, passionate about making a real difference every day and supporting each other to grow professionally and personally.

About John Port Spencer Academy
John Port Spencer Academy is a thriving, forward-thinking school at the heart of our community, serving over 2,000 students from Year 7 through Sixth Form. Our university-style campus, with dedicated subject teaching spaces, specialist science labs, arts facilities, and extensive sports facilities, creates a wonderful environment for both students and staff. We offer a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and help them excel academically, personally, and socially. Every student has a champion here - staff who guide, support, and celebrate their achievements. We have a strong community spirit and high expectations. For staff, John Port is a place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to something truly special, where everyone is encouraged and excellence is celebrated.