John Port Spencer Academy · Derby, East Midlands
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 seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join our thriving secondary academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can inspire confidence, curiosity, and a love of history in students of all abilities. If you are committed to delivering high‑quality teaching, raising achievement, and helping young people enjoy success in this subject, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join our supportive, forward‑thinking team and make a real difference every day to the lives of our young people. The role is suitable for an ECT looking for their first teaching post as there is structured mentoring and support available both in the Academy and through the Trust. If you require more information or would like an informal discussion about the role 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 ba