Teacher of English

Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see attached job pack

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached job pack

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Pack - Teacher of English Mar 2026.pdf - 374 KB (opens in new tab)

k) Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (V2).docx - 32.4 KB (opens in new tab)

j) Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form (V2).docx - 307 KB (opens in new tab)

About Netherthorpe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1041 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Netherthorpe School website
• Email address: ljordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 01246472220
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/netherthorpe-school-chesterfield

Netherthorpe is a thriving 11 - 18 school with a large Sixth Form and a commitment to raising the level of achievement of all its students. The school has a traditional ethos and enjoys an excellent reputation within the area.

Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ljordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk.

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