Teacher of Science

Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 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: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Range MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be expected to teach all sciences across KS3 and KS4. We areparticularly looking for a Chemist or a Physicist, with KS5/ A-level teaching for candidates withappropriate experience. You should be committed to student progress, be passionate about teachingand learning and have the ability to inspire young learners with innovation, challenge andengagement. You will be joining a dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic Science team who arecommitted to working together to produce resources, share innovative ideas and approaches to theteaching of science.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Lynne Jordan, Headteachers PA via LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk Applications should be made by completing the Minerva Learning Trust Support Staff Application Form found on the Trust Central website.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information 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.

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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 Science (1).pdf - 408 KB (opens in new tab)

About Netherthorpe School

• School type: Academies, None, 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: 01246 472220
• 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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