Teacher of Science

Whittington Green School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Starting September 2026

If you are a science teacher starting out on a new career path or established in your career who is inspirational and enthusiastic, committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning with drive, passion and ambition then we are keen for you to apply for the post of Teacher of Science at Whittington Green School.

Whittington Green School is an 11-16 school on the outskirts of the Peak District, based in Old Whittington, Chesterfield. Student numbers are increasing and are set to continue to grow significantly over the next few years.

We are looking for a Teacher of Science with a passion for learning and teaching and an ambition to develop their own practices and the ability to inspire our students, encourage them to be ambitious, insightful, thoughtful, helping our students achieve great success in life and to ensure students are able to attain the highest possible outcomes

You will be part of a professional team who are experienced passionate teachers, who possess a variety of degree of experience. The department takes a proactive approach, sharing experiences and good practices through teaching and learning and own professional developments.

We can offer you:

• a committed and supportive leadership team, teaching and support staff
• a range of career development opportunities
• a stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated students
• a school that is well led and managed
• a pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities
• and an opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country.

If you would like to an informal chat and/or a tour of the school please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825

The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.

Whittington Green School:-

- welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or religion

- is committed to the protection and safety of its students

- undertakes enhanced DBS checks on all applicants

- only accepts applications submitted on approved application forms

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a supportive Governing Body
• a committed and supportive leadership team, teaching and support staff
• a range of career development opportunities
• a stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated students
• a school that is well led and managed
• a pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities
• and an opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country.

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

Whittington Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

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About Whittington Green School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 649 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whittington Green School website
• Email address: csw@wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01246 450825
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whittington-green-school

OFSTED rated GOOD - February 2023

Whittington Green is a truly inclusive school and our vision is to ensure that every member of our school community is inspired, engaged and challenged to achieve at the highest possible level. At the heart of everything we do is a strong moral purpose to ensure all students have access to the highest quality education and enrichment experiences. We are relentlessly ambitious for our students in their future aspirations and we want their success to go beyond academic achievement.

The school aims to ensure that our students leave as healthy, secure and independent individuals who have a love of learning and are ready to make a personal contribution to society, living with honesty, confidence and integrity.

Every student will Dream big, Reach for the stars and Achieve their goals.

Arranging a visit to Whittington Green School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email csw@wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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