Teacher of English

Heritage High School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grade and Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Working pattern: 1 FTE

Contract term: Permanent

The School:

Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals.

The role:

Heritage High School is looking for an inspirational Teacher of English to join their team. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students.

The person:

We are looking to appoint a colleague who is an excellent teacher and has the talent, drive and commitment to build on current strong foundations. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for their subject area with the drive to improving the outcomes of students at all key stages.

Teaching roles: Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees.

We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

Recruitment Event

Heritage High School is hosting a Recruitment event on Wednesday 17 September 17:00-18:00.The event will be held at the main school site. This event is a great opportunity to take a closer look at the school's facilities; meet staff and gain a greater insight into the roles we currently have available.

To register your attendance please complete the Microsoft form below:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspxid=7xFVeZeUrEyaEGCNusTVkiT_Bf7jBsxFsJMI794HrhRUNU5WR0RCTDVLUkpERjZGU04zOTlDV0tEUy4u

If you have any questions, please contact hr@ttct.co.uk

Applications must arrive by: Midday on Friday 03 October 2025

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 09 October 2025

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

• We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning

• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts

.• Entry to a career average pension scheme.

• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust

.• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career

.• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Teacher of English Heritage Candidate Pack.pdf - 3.86 MB (opens in new tab)

About Heritage High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 951 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: maddison.wray-marriott@ttct.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heritage-high-school

Information about Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of our community. Staff at the school are committed to enabling students to push themselves towards their aspirations, and in return students are developing into increasingly mature learners and young adults. We are supported by a strong, effective and aspirational Governing Body.
The key to successful education is to ensure that teaching is consistently high quality across all curriculum areas and that learning is focused and purposeful. To make this happen we are working hard to develop effective, enquiring learners who have real aspiration and take ownership of their own learning.
We provide a core of traditional subjects from Y7 to Y11, and provide high quality guidance to all students on the next steps at post-16. Our facilities are of a high quality, boasting well equipped specialist areas housed in recently constructed buildings. Regular after school learning activities are offered together with wider enrichment opportunities, including residential visits abroad.
We are committed to providing the very best for the young people in our care.

Arranging a visit to Heritage High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maddison.wray-marriott@ttct.co.uk.

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