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St Mary’s Catholic High School is an outstanding (OFSTED June 2024) and over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent student behaviour and outcomes. All students are encouraged to achieve, and success is celebrated at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very high performing school. Academic results are excellent; consistently achieving well-above average Progress 8 scores as well as impressive Attainment 8, Ebacc average point scores and outstanding A Level results.
The GCSE and A Level exam results are exceptional in all three Science specialisms at St Mary’s. At GCSE, students achieve outstanding outcomes that allow them to take Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level. The numbers are now such that each subject boasts three groups in Years 12 and 13, with 53 students achieving A*s/As in 2025. In particular, the Chemistry department regularly secures 80%+ students A*-B grade at A Level and have helped students go onto study science-based courses at the UK’s top institutions post-18, including Oxford and Cambridge.
We are seeking to appoint a creative and motivated Early Career or experienced mainscale Teacher of Chemistry who is looking to work in an outstanding, collaborative and dynamic Science department and school. The successful applicant will be a Chemistry specialist, with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for supporting all students to fulfil their potential.
The successful candidate will be:
• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the success of the Chemistry Department.
• An exceptional classroom practitioner, delivering lessons that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the delivery of Chemistry across all key stages.
We are able to offer you a welcoming and supportive environment led by a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures. Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff can access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities, including the observation of teaching and the sharing of practice.
We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.
Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Head of Chemistry and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.
The job description, person specification and application documents may be downloaded from the list below or alternatively please contact Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.
CVs will not be accepted - applications must be made using the school’s application documents.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and we therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on 17 October 2025
Interviews to be held: w/c 20 October 2025
St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.