School Vacancies

Teacher of Physical Education (Girls)

Location Highfields School, Matlock Reference JOB/21/01717 Salary details MPS/UPS Job term Part Time Appointment type Permanent Hours 0.8 FTE Closing Date 06 June 2021

For September 2021 we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of girls 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. The school would welcome applications from NQTs as well as experienced teachers.

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. Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 June 2021.

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.

Teacher of English

Location Highfields School, Matlock Reference JOB/21/01724 Salary details MPS/UPS Job term Full Time Appointment type Fixed Term - Due to short term peak in demand until the end of August 2022 Hours 1.00 FTE Closing Date 09 June 2021

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative teacher of English to join our experienced department in September 2021 on a temporary basis for one year.

The school would welcome applications from NQTs and RQTs as well as experienced teachers. You should be ambitious and driven with the ability to demonstrate consistently high standards in the classroom and be committed to inspiring our students and improving achievement at all levels. The students and staff at Highfields School make it a fantastic place to work.

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 to achieve their best  Highly effective interpersonal and communication 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.