ACES Academies Trust

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Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 3BN

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English Leader – (with Key Stage 4 responsibility)

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5811)
Job type: Full time, permanent
Start date: 1^st January if possible
Apply by: Thursday 27^th November, 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 2^nd December

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative English teacher seeking to take on leadership responsibility in a thriving department of English practitioners. We firmly believe that to offer the highest standard of teaching and leadership, we must also be prepared to continue learning and adapting as teachers. To that end, we regularly engage with the latest pedagogy and seek to practically apply educational research to our curricula. We are a highly collaborative, supportive, and positive team boasting 18 practitioners including a core team of TLR holders who work with teachers to ensure that the student experience of English is consistent, engaging and that all achieve their potential regardless of ability. We also subscribe to this view in the support and professional development of our team.

We have high expectations in every facet of our work at Hinchingbrooke and reap the rewards of this hard work with results that are consistently above national average and high demand for our subject in post-16 options. Alongside our commitment to achieving strong results, we have long enjoyed a strong partnership with Cambridge University as a partner school mentoring PGCE students, and we have held the PTI mark for commitment to subject excellence for the last ten years.

We offer a robust Key Stage 3 curriculum which takes students through the literary canon throughout the two-year curriculum that we offer at this Key Stage. Students begin by examining ancient literature and progress through a variety of genres and mediums before culminating in an exploration of issues faced in contemporary literature. Students develop a range of Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening skills throughout this canonical journey. In Year 9, we seek to build on the thematic approach of Key Stage 3 by looking at a range of literary and non-fiction texts thematically whilst introducing KS4 and examination skills. We study literary context in further depth, and our chief goal is to ensure students understand the broader context of their GCSE texts and the way that language has been used to cultivate them. By Year 10 and 11 students begin to hone their study examining their set texts more forensically in preparation for their Literature and Language GCSEs. All our Key Stages include a diverse range of texts and anthologies and ‘Big Reads’ so that students have access to a varied reading diet.

In our department, we firmly believe that all students should be able to access the curriculum and become equipped for life beyond Hinchingbrooke School. To that end, we also offer additional entry level qualifications comprising of Step Up to English and Functional Skills courses which allow students to earn an entry level qualification before they take their GCSE examinations.

We warmly welcome applicants who are eager to join a warm, supportive and stimulating academic culture and thrive as part of our core team of TLR holders.

Why come to Hinchingbrooke?

This is a fantastic school to work in: on interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of the School and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the School is.

We also offer:

• O2 staff discount 
• Free use of our on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool 
• Free on-site car parking 

• An excellent programme of teacher CPD 
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice) 
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers 

If you are an outstanding teacher, it really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject area; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork. Someone who really wants to make a difference!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We welcome visits prior to making your application.  Please email the Principal’s PA, Debbie Warner for more information on dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk

Please submit completed applications and covering letter to: jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk  

The science department is larger than average with a team of around 25 staff (teaching and support).  The Science department is in the top 25% nationally and are on track for continued improvement this year; the challenge is to continue this momentum and build on the foundations already in place.  The Science leadership team consists of a Head of Department, 2 Senior Science Leaders and dedicated people leading Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Science is taught throughout the 11 - 18 age range and at all levels of ability. It is taught in mixed ability groups in Years 7 and 8, with some setting in Years 9 to 11. Triple Science and Combined Science are offered at Key Stage 4 as well as GCSE Astronomy.  In the Sixth Form, students can follow courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Level 3 Applied Science. 

The Science Department (a member of the Professional Teaching Institute) is well resourced and is committed to extending and improving its range of opportunities for students. Practical experiments are a key part of the curriculum in Science, as we place great emphasis on enquiry in lessons. Our team is dedicated in maintaining curiosity and enthusing passion for our subject with all students. Teachers are well supported by our science technician team, and we have a successful mentoring programme within the Department for early career teachers. We have well established systems for tracking student progress, and all teachers benefit from being part of such a friendly and collaborative department.

Why come to Hinchingbrooke?  

This is a fantastic school to work in: on interview, we ask candidates for their impressions of the school and without fail they comment on how wonderful our students are, the positive team ethos amongst staff and how friendly and welcoming the school is.  

Staff Benefits:

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (TPS)
• Day one entitlement to contractual sick pay
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

If you are an outstanding teacher, it really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.  We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about their subject area; a team player who will thrive on collaboration and teamwork; someone who really wants to make a difference! 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Closing date:  Friday 7 November 2025
Interview date: w/c 10 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Completed applications and covering letter should be sent to: jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk

Call 01480 420575 or dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk for enquiries

If you are interested in becoming a member of the exams team, and are available to undertake duties during the week, at various times throughout the academic year, please complete and return the application form below.

For more information about the role, please email  Anna Grantham, Examinations Manager: agrantham@hbk.acesmat.uk

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to pre-employment checks)

Contract type: Permanent

Level 3: Salary: Scale 4, point 7-11 (dependent on experience) FTE £25,584, actual salary £21,785

Level 2: Salary: Scale 3, point 7-11 (dependent on experience) FTE £24,790, actual salary £21,404

Level 1: Salary: Scale 1, point 7-11 (dependent on experience) FTE £23,656, actual salary £20,143

32.5 hours per week – term time only (Part time would be considered)

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping students, particularly with learning difficulties, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience.

We are a friendly team and we will offer full training and support for the right individual, so do you think you have what it takes to make a difference to the lives of our SEND students? Then come and join us a Hinchingbrooke where we believe every student can fulfil their potential and challenge themselves in everything they do.

Enquiries and applications to jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk

Staff Benefits:

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service
• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

This is a great opportunity to work in a school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children. The full Job Description and Person Specification is attached below.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm and solution-focused
• Be proactive and show initiative
• Be creative, flexible and kind in their approach to supporting children to achieve their best
• Have a good sense of fun and want to be part of a whole staff team
• Have a good level of subject knowledge, suitable to the primary phase

We can offer:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and experienced teaching team
• Happy rewarding children who love learning
• Excellent resources and the wider career development opportunities afforded by a multi academy trust

Completed applications and covering letter to: jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Deadline for applications: 9am, 3 November 2025