Website Inspiration Trust
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 12-16 (£67,898 – £75,049 per annum)
Start Date: April 2026
This is a new role for Inspiration Trust; we’re looking for someone who can take on the challenge of developing and implementing a Citizenship curriculum across our schools for the first time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Education Team at Inspiration Trust, which is a centrally contracted group of subject experts responsible for curriculum and teacher development across our 18 schools. We strongly believe our Subject Specialist Leaders should continue to be classroom practitioners, teaching the curriculum they are developing. Therefore, this role will also include a teaching commitment in one of our secondary academies of up to 3 days per week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a new Citizenship curriculum, but also for the oversight of PSHE, RSHE and careers education across the Trust. Alongside the development of the curriculum and resources, responsibilities include the monitoring and assurance of provision, establishing a subject community of Citizenship teachers across the Trust and leading their CPD.
We’re looking for someone who understands that high impact teaching is informed by effective curriculum design and a knowledge thorough pedagogy. We are seeking a leader who can not only deliver this in their own classroom, but who can lead on this across the Trust, leading, coaching and supporting other teachers.
Main purpose of the role
The main purpose of the role will be to lead Citizenship, PSHE, RSHE and Careers Education across Inspiration Trust, developing the curriculum and supporting its implementation.
The Specialist Leader will assist curriculum leaders in finding intellectual coherence across curricula, teaching and assessment, ensuring that sound curricular theorising and research drives review and improvement.
About You
You will be someone with a profound understanding of the subject matter, the ability to envision what the subject should look like in long term and a plan to get there. You will also be able to model exemplary classroom practice and share effective teaching methods with schools. You will assess the current development of the subject, identify areas for development, and use measurable data to demonstrate the subject’s impact and progress.
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
- Excellent subject knowledge and expertise
- Secondary teaching experience
- Leadership experience
- Proven track record of achieving excellent outcomes
- Subject-specific current research and evidence-based practice in teaching
- Experience of curriculum development and design
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching on ITT programmes.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
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.
About Us
Inspiration Trust is a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
We believe it is important to support every school by centralising key support services. This approach reduces workload for senior leaders, provides value for money across a range of integrated services, and ensures that our academies benefit from a strong local support structure that promotes the sharing of best practice. As a Trust, we continually review our services to ensure they remain responsive to the needs of individual academies.
Our Central Services team, currently based at The Hewett Academy site in Norwich, provides expert support across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Governance, Operations, ICT, Marketing, and Estates – enabling our schools to focus on what they do best: teaching and learning.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Dan Carter, Director of Education (dancarter@inspirationtrust.org).
To apply for this role please refer to the job advert to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026
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.
