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Working at Chesterfield College

Thank you for your interest in job vacancies at Chesterfield College. In this section, you will find information about why the Chesterfield College Group is a fantastic place to work and about the range of staff benefits that we offer.

You will be joining a team that is aspirational, driven and passionate about success and development. We recognise that our colleagues are at the heart of the organisation’s success so value our staff with a supportive and inclusive culture complete with a great range of staff benefits and development opportunities.

Why Chesterfield?

About Chesterfield

Chesterfield is the largest town in the beautiful county of Derbyshire and is well positioned with the Peak District on the doorstep and easy access to the large urban areas of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham nearby. The historic market town with the famous “Crooked Spire” is the centre of the area and nearby there is easy access to historic houses and beautiful countryside of the Chatsworth Estate and Hardwick Hall close by. The town centre has a traditional market 4 days a week and a good mix of high street names and independent retailers.

Close to the M1, the area has excellent infrastructure and transport links. Chesterfield is on the East Coast mainline and will benefit from the development of HS2 and the Council has a clear redevelopment plan for the area from the train station to the town centre which will enhance access by foot to the college.

Key employment in the local area is in healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering, IT and communications.

Our values

We treat everyone with respect

We believe in treating every individual we encounter with the dignity and respect they deserve.​

We’re an inclusive college

We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.​

We operate with integrity

Upholding honesty and staying true to our core values which guide our actions.​

Your wellbeing is our priority

Prioritising the wellbeing of both our students and our team members to enable them to enjoy their experience and flourish. 

Why work at Chesterfield College?

Working at Chesterfield College means you join a team which is aspirational, driven and passionate about doing the very best for our learners and employers. Our learners are at the centre of all we do inspiring our mission statement “Inspiring futures, changing lives” and this extends to our colleagues as well.

Why Chesterfield College?

  • Strong Local enterprise partnership links in both Sheffield City Region and D2N2.
  • An ethos of support and development throughout the College teams.
  • Dedicated induction process and full range of training to support entry to working at the College.
  • An inclusive and supportive approach to teaching and learning where formal observations have been replaced with “Communities of Practice“ supported by highly experienced Teaching and Learning Quality Leads.
  • Regular staff learning and development days.
  • Strong empowerment of teachers and managers so that they can do the best for their learners.
  • The College has good financial health with a strong ethos of investment in capital and equipment and staff development.
  • Excellent levels of students support through our approaches to safeguarding and wellbeing.
  • Outstanding facilities such as the brand new Digital centre.
  • Very strong employer links.
  • A leading provider regionally of Apprenticeships and commercial work with employers.

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Safeguarding

The Chesterfield College Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants are required to complete the mandatory pre-employment checks below:

• Proof of right to work in the UK

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check

• Children’s barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)

• Two professional references (where applicable, a reference must be from your current or most recent employer)

• Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partner

• Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles

• Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles

• Qualifications (as stated on the person specification)

For more information on Safer Recruitment and pre-employment checks, please see Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3.

Please Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks. More information on overseas checks can be found on the government website here.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The benefits

What are the benefits of working at Chesterfield College?

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Pension schemes for academic and support staff.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • *Cycle to work scheme – save at least 32% on the cost of a new bike.
  • Generous holiday allowances.
  • Family friendly policies.
  • Access to a range of Occupational Health services – free eye test vouchers, health surveillance and flu vaccinations.
  • Discounted leisure membership at Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre.
  • Discounted treatments at Chesterfield College Looks Salon & Spa.
  • Staff access to Taste Restaurant, Taste on the Go and Café Central.
  • Purchase of additional annual leave.
  • Regular wellbeing offers/initiatives.
  • Internal and External Learning and Development opportunities.
  • Free Access to an Employee Assistance Programme – offering health advice, legal advice and counselling support.
  • *Westfield Health – Health cover costing as little as £6.52 per month.
  • Pluxee – an exciting staff employee benefits platform.
  • Location – in the lovely market town of Chesterfield in picturesque Derbyshire.
    *not available to apprentices for legal reasons

Applying for vacancies FAQs

Do I receive an acknowledgement when I submit my application form?
Once submitted, applicants will receive an acknowledgment advising that their application has been submitted successfully.

How do I know if I have been shortlisted for an interview?
Once shortlisting has been completed, you will be advised by email on the progress of your application – this could be to advise you that your application has been unsuccessful or that you are invited to attend for an interview.

Feedback will only be provided if attended interview.

I do not have time to complete the application form can I send in my CV for a job advertised?
Some vacancies are CV only. This will be clearly displayed in the job advert.

I saw a job advertised on your website but it’s not there anymore, can I still apply?
No, if the job is no longer on the website this means the closing date has passed and the job can no longer be applied for.

I consider myself to have a disability; can you provide any adjustments to the interview process?
Chesterfield College has been awarded the Disability Confident symbol. We undertake to offer all applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria, an interview.

There are a number of ways in which we may be able to assist you during the interview process. If you have any particular requirements in this area, please contact us.

I have submitted my application and now wish to make amendments. Can I do this?
It is strongly recommended that you preview your application form and check the details thoroughly prior to submitting. However, if you do wish to make any amendments to a submitted application you will need to firstly contact the HR Team in order for your application to be withdrawn and you will then have to resubmit your application if you still wish to be considered for the vacancy.