Second in English / Teacher (English) in Norwich

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) (TLR2 of £6,000 per annum will be included for the Second in English position.)

Start Date: Between September 2026 and January 2027 (Please indicate your earliest possible start date in the application.)

This is a Second in English vacancy but applications for a Teacher (English) position will also be considered. Please state in your application which position you are applying for. If applying for the Teacher (English) post, applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcomed.

Hethersett Academy is looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner with a proven track record of excellence outcomes and someone who has had a clear impact at a subject level. The successful candidate will demonstrate the drive and commitment to go above and beyond for our pupils to ensure they succeed. You will engage with our raising achievement strategy to ensure English outcomes at the school are significantly better than national benchmarks.

If appointed to the Second in English position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and the subject team on curriculum approaches, embedding effective pedagogical approaches and driving standards in English. Through collaboration with the wider Inspiration Trust English team, you will ensure the delivery of our exceptional knowledge rich curriculum.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, external agencies, and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours.
• Promote and uphold the Trust and Academy’s ethos, policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour are monitored and supported.
• Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required.
• Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons.
• Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work.
• Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development.
• Actively contribute to school life, including enrichment activities and departmental discussions on teaching methods.
• To assist the Head of Department with the development of new ways of thinking about the curriculum and teaching and learning to develop student expertise in the subject. (Second in English only)
• To ensure that our high standards are applied consistently across the Academy Team in terms of the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy. (Second in English only)
• To assist in curriculum planning, sequencing, and assessment to maximise pupil progress. (Second in English only)

About You

The successful candidate must have a commitment to changing lives and outcomes for young people. You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate staff and students. You will also be collaborative, empathetic, and have a deep passion for the subject matter. You should come with an existing track record of effectiveness but be keen to develop further as a member of the wider leadership team.

Essential

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor.
• Successful subject experience as a teacher and manager in education in a secondary school. (Second in English only)
• Successful involvement in performance management, self‑evaluation process and data analysis as an aid in personal and team improvement, development and change. (Second in English only)
• Proven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards. (Second in English only)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in the subject or in the teaching of the subject.
• Experience teaching the subject in a Sixth Form or Further Education setting.
• Experience examining the subject for an appropriate exam board.
• Ability to offer extra‑curricular or enrichment activities and use digital platforms to create and share teaching and assessment resources.
• Evidence of effective design and implementation of initiatives for raising student attainment and improving the quality of teaching and learning strategies. (Second in English only)
• Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at department level. (Second in English only)

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions.
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim‑back options for healthcare costs.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology).
• Free parking at most sites.
• Personalised CPD and development programmes.
• A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.