Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4768add8-813a-4d58-9eba-119430ed5894 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an English teacher that is able to be inspiring for our students, encouraging them to be ambitious writers, insightful readers, thoughtful listeners, articulate speakers and who, as a result, will help our students achieve great success in life?
Whittington Green School would like to hear from you.
Our aim is to make English enjoyable for all by providing students with a wide variety of activities and opportunities, whilst at the same time improving students’ literacy skills.
You will be led by a committed and professional English team who are experienced passionate teachers who possess a variety of degree of experience. The English department in our school takes a proactive approach, sharing experiences and good practices through teaching and learning and own professional developments.
English carries significant weight in the national performance indicators and we expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation
This position would suit either an NQT or experienced teacher
What the school offers its staff
If you would like an informal chat and/or a tour of the school please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825
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.
Are you an English teacher that is able to be inspiring for our students, encouraging them to be ambitious writers, insightful readers, thoughtful listeners, articulate speakers and who, as a result, will help our students achieve great success in life?
Whittington Green School would like to hear from you.
Our aim is to make English enjoyable for all by providing students with a wide variety of activities and opportunities, whilst at the same time improving students’ literacy skills.
You will be led by a committed and professional English team who are experienced passionate teachers who possess a variety of degree of experience. The English department in our school takes a proactive approach, sharing experiences and good practices through teaching and learning and own professional developments.
English carries significant weight in the national performance indicators and we expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to achieve beyond expectation
This position would suit either an NQT or experienced teacher
What the school offers its staff
If you would like an informal chat and/or a tour of the school please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825
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.