Teacher of English
The Bolsover School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract - September 2026 - December 2026 (Maternity Cover) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Bolsover School have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of English to join their dedicated team.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Qualified teacher status
- Degree or equivalent
- Successful teaching experience of both English Language and Literature across 11-16 age and full ability range
- Knowledge of:
- How using data can improve student achievement
- A variety of English curricular and recent changes to the curriculum
- Effective use of classroom support for students with additional needs
- Knowledge of current educational issues
- Evidence of participation in recent professional development particularly related to English
- Passion to make a difference to pupils’ learning in English
- Ability to be a team member
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good ICT skills
- Energy, drive and dynamism
- Ability to motivate and challenge
- Ability to be self-critical and accept criticism positively
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent behaviour management techniques and the ability to maintain high standards of discipline
What the school offers its staff
The Bolsover School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
Benefits
- Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
- Recognised continuous local government service
- The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
Further information about the job
For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Clare Gillian on C.Gillian@thebolsoverschool.org.uk
To apply and complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:
- Your reasons for applying for the role
- Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in English
If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Bolsover School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 908 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bolsover School website
- Email address
- C.Gillian@thebolsoverschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246822105
The Bolsover School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
Arranging a visit to The Bolsover School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email C.Gillian@thebolsoverschool.org.uk.
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