We wish to appoint a Year 6 class teacher with a proven track record in upper KS2 with responsibility for leading English throughout the school. 

Hilton Primary School is a four form entry primary school in South Derbyshire with over 800 children on role.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Share our values and passion for education

• Be able to demonstrate consistently high quality teaching  in upper KS2, where pupils make good and outstanding progress;

• Believe in the whole child, as well as academic achievement

• Have recent experience of successfully co-ordinating or leading English and are able to demonstrate the impact of their work.

At Hilton Primary School you will find:

• A good school (OFSTED Jan 18)
• A large, welcoming and inclusive school
• Fantastic facilities and resources
• A friendly and supportive team who plan and work collaboratively
• Amazing children!

This is an exciting opportunity that would suit a motivated and forward-thinking individual who is keen to develop their career.

We warmly welcome visits from potential candidates. Please contact Mrs Vincent in the school office on 01283 732334 to come and meet the team and to see what the largest primary in Derbyshire has to offer you.

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity and academy sponsor,which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. We have a successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning which ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. The Trust mission statement reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 17 schools (8 Secondary and 9 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision

Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders.

We Believe: 

• All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
• Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
• We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff and have demonstrable evidence of driving teaching and learning outcomes in the primary phase.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Shelley White at Hilton Primary School.

Applications for this post must be submitted using our online application form, which can be found at

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 4th April. 

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th April. 

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.