Job Description

LocationParkside Community School, ChesterfieldReferenceJOB/25/01357Salary detailsMPS xc2xa331,650 - xc2xa343,607 per annum / UPS xc2xa345,646 - xc2xa349,084 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours1.0FTEClosing Date14 May 2025PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOWWe are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our team at Parkside Community School.They will be a passionate and highly effective teacher, who is able to support, motivate and encourage students to achieve their best.We encourage applications from colleagues who are confident in any of the areas of specialism within science.The position is a great match for someone who believes that schools have the power to transform lives and must:

• be truly inclusive and focus on the wellbeing and progress of every child to unlock potential
• remove all barriers to social mobility so no doors are closed
• enable students to make the most of their talents, and live life in all its fullness
• enable young people to be aspirational and give them the tools to surpass their personal and academic targets

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school
• fantastic students
• an ambitious and supportive staff body
• huge support and progression opportunities
• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits

Applications can be made viaPlease ensure your completed application is returned no later than 9.00am on the Closing Date.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service 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.Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 2.7 MBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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