Teacher of English

Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, combination of permanent and fixed term vacancies (to meet curriculum needs and timetabling arrangements for 2025/26)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 to £49,084
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be expected to teach English Language and English Literature across KS3 and KS4. Experience teaching at KS5 is also desirable, as the department offers A Levels in English Language, English Literature, Film Studies and Media Studies. You should be committed to student progress, be passionate about teaching and learning and have the ability to inspire young learners with innovation, challenge and engagement. You will be joining a dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic team who are committed to working together to produce resources, share innovative ideas and approaches to the teaching of English.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form.docx - 306 KB (opens in new tab)

Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.docx - 28.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Pack - Teacher of English.pdf - 413 KB (opens in new tab)

About Netherthorpe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Netherthorpe School website
• Email address: vacancies@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.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 vacancies@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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