Science Teacher

Esteem North Academy And Esteem Mat.; Hasland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health

CPD platform access

Job summary

Esteem North Academy is seeking an experienced teacher to deliver science to KS3 and biology to KS4. The role involves teaching on a 32.5 hour basis across two Chesterfield campuses, starting January 2027. The post requires flexibility to support a small, dedicated team and to work across sites as the academy expands.

You will engage disaffected pupils with high expectations, resilience, and a growth mindset, building positive relationships and safeguarding at the heart of teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching science to KS3 and biology to KS4.
• Ability to work with disaffected pupils and challenging behaviours.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to KS3 and biology to KS4.
• Contribute to a small staffing team to run the site smoothly.
• Deliver engaging, innovative but safe lessons for challenging pupils.
• Support safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Resilience

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Car ownership

Job description

Science Teacher (Chesterfield) at Esteem North Academy

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/ENA/64422
• Location: The Green, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LN
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (Actual)
• Teacher Pay Scale: MPS / UPS (£34,068.00 - £52,834.00) plus SEN 1
• Hours Per Week: 32.5
• Closing Date: Midnight, Sat 10th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: January 2027
• Positions Available: 1
• Driving licence required: Yes
• Interview Date(s): 19th October 2026

About this Role

Job Title: Teacher

Location: Esteem North Academy - Chesterfield

Grade/Scale: Teacher Pay Scale - MPS / UPS Plus SEN 1

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring teacher to join our academy to teach science to pupils in KS3 and Biology to pupils in KS4. The staffing teams are small compared to mainstream schools and the post will suit a Teacher who is willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the pupils and the academy. Both secondary Chesterfield sites will have approximately 110 pupils on roll that are not all on site at the same time and class sizes are small with around 10 pupils. This role will be based at one of the 2 Chesterfield secondary sites, however will be based at the Hasland site initially whilst the new school site in Birdholme is developed. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to teach engaging, innovative, but safe, lessons to challenging and disengaged KS3 and 4 pupils.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for contributing to a small staffing team to ensure that the site runs smoothly. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

An allocated base will be named for payment of mileage and any travel calculation between sites for CPD or for engaging in off -site rewards trips etc. Candidates must have access to a car and car insurance with business use included. You may be expected to transport pupils in your own car. All staff may be timetabled to deliver education off site in pupils homes if this is a requirement of the academy.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on [email address] or call on 07548 837342 anytime at all. Evenings and weekends are best.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust 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 a 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Safeguarding Statement

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers, and agency staff to share this commitment. Esteem Multi-Academy Trust's Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff working in or on behalf of the MAT.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a 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.