Teacher & English Lead in Training
Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,328.00 - £51,762.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS) plus SEN 1 £2679 plus TLR 2b £3391.
Teacher & English Lead in Training job summary
Are you an exceptional Inclusive Teacher with a passion for English and the ambition to lead? Joseph Norton Academy is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to develop into an English Leader through a supported training pathway. This role is designed for a talented teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join us as a dedicated SEMH Teacher, and over a structured period, we'll invest in your development to become our future English Leader. The Opportunity This innovative role combines the responsibilities of an excellent SEMH Teacher, who delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, with a clear trajectory towards leadership in English. You'll receive comprehensive support, including an internal traineeship focused on English leadership and the opportunity to complete the NPQLL (National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy).
We are recruiting ahead of a significant expansion that will see the school move from Scissett to Deighton an exciting time to be joining us. About Joseph Norton Academy
Joseph Norton Academy is a forward-thinking and inclusive school dedicated to providing outstanding education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching approaches, and commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where both students and staff can thrive. What We Are Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven experience as an excellent Inclusive Teacher, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum.
A deep understanding of the needs of students with SEMH and a commitment to inclusive education.
A passion for English and a desire to inspire a love of the subject in young people.
Demonstrable leadership potential and a proactive approach to professional development.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
A unique and supported pathway to leadership.
An internal traineeship tailored to develop your English leadership skills.
Funding and support for the NPQLL.
A dedicated and supportive team of colleagues.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people.
A commitment to your ongoing professional development and well-being.
A welcoming and positive school environment.
From your 2nd year, as you transition into the English Leader role, your responsibilities will expand to include the TLR job description attached. The TLR 2b payment for the English Leader role will become effective from your second year of post, recognising your growth and increased responsibilities as you transition into leadership.
Members of our team join a supportive partnership that operates within a supportive Trust and the opportunities for collaboration and development are endless. Click here to find out more about the benefits of working with us.
NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached alongside the recruitment pack. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk
We encourage interested applicants to come and see our fabulous school so do contact us to arrange this.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Joseph Norton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Joseph Norton Academy website
Special - SEMH
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