School Vacancies

Teacher of Boys PE

Location Reference

Highfields School, Matlock tbc

Salary details MPS/UPS Job term

Part Time

Appointment type Permanent Hours

0.6 FTE

Closing Date 12 May 2021

For September 2021 we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of boys PE, ideally with experience of BTEC and GCSE. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop teaching and learning, inspire our students, lead extra-curricular clubs and bring exciting new ideas to the department.

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:  A passion for teaching, and a track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner  The ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best.  Highly effective interpersonal, communication, management and leadership skills  A commitment to professional development  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Highfields is a vibrant and popular school with approximately 1200 students, including 200 in our sixth form. Our students are friendly and highly motivated. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017 and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. We are at an exciting stage of our development and this is a great opportunity to make a strong contribution to the life of the school.

Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

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 apply via the Derbyshire County Council website: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/ or contact recruitment@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Teacher of German

Location Reference

Highfields School, Matlock JOB/21/01153

Salary details MPS Job term

Part Time

Appointment type Permanent Hours

0.6 FTE

Closing Date 9 May 2021

We are looking to appoint an innovative and talented teacher of German with either French or Spanish to join Highfields in September 2021.

German plays a vital role within our thriving Modern Foreign Languages department of passionate teachers and foreign language assistants. Our fantastic students are keen linguists and German is popular at GCSE and A level. The curriculum is rich and challenging, focusing on building students’ enjoyment of languages and cultural understanding along with the knowledge and skills required for examination success.

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:  A strong background in German, ideally with experience of teaching to A level  The ability to teach French or Spanish to GCSE level  A passion for teaching, and a track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner  The ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best.  Highly effective interpersonal, communication, management and leadership skills  A commitment to professional development  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Highfields is a vibrant and popular school with approximately 1200 students, including 200 in our sixth form. Our students are friendly and highly motivated. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017 and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. We are at an exciting stage of our development and this is a great opportunity to make a strong contribution to the life of the school.

Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

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 apply via the Derbyshire County Council website: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/ or contact recruitment@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Teacher of Art

Location Reference

Highfields School, Matlock JOB/21/01213

Salary details MPS/UPS Job term

Full Time

Appointment type Permanent Hours

1.00 FTE

Closing Date 12 May 2021

For September 2021 we are seeking to appoint an innovative and creative teacher of art with photography to teach across all key stages. The ability to offer some textiles and ceramics would also be an advantage.

You should be enthusiastic and be able to inspire the development of art within our school, bringing exciting and new ideas and be able to build on existing good practice. It is essential that you enjoy working with young people eager to fulfil their potential.

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:  A passion for teaching, and a track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner  The ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best.  Highly effective interpersonal, communication, management and leadership skills  A commitment to professional development  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Highfields is a vibrant and popular school with approximately 1200 students, including 200 in our sixth form. Our students are friendly and highly motivated. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017 and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. We are at an exciting stage of our development and this is a great opportunity to make a strong contribution to the life of the school.

Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

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 apply via the Derbyshire County Council website: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/ or contact recruitment@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk