Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale (UNQ) / Qualified Teachers Pay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
Casual Contract, Variable Hours
Start Date: January 2027
Location: This role is deployable trust-wide, but you can discuss your preference on teaching location during interview. Please refer to the Inspiration Trust website to see the list of our Academies.
Please specify at the start of your cover letter whether you prefer to teach in Primary and/or Secondary settings.
Inspiration Trust are seeking to appoint casual relief teachers. If you are an excellent and experienced teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you.
The main responsibility of the Relief Teacher role will be to ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching in either Primary and/or Secondary settings.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Undergraduate degree
- Experience of teaching in an educational setting
- Knowledge and understanding of providing effectively for the individual needs of all pupils
- Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress
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.
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. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
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.
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 email [email protected]
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: 12noon on Thursday 17th September 2026
Interview date: Friday 25th September 2026 (Interviews will take place in Norwich)
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.
