Working for us

What are the benefits of working at Chesterfield College?

Competitive Salaries

Pension schemes for academic and support staff

Range of Flexible Working options

*Cycle to work scheme - save at least 32% on the cost of a new bike

Generous Holiday allowances

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Access to a range of Occupational Health services - free eye test vouchers, health surveillance and flu vaccinations

15% discount at the Lilypad Cafe located in Chesterfield Town Centre

Discounted leisure membership at Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre

10% staff discount at Chesterfield College Looks Salon & Spa

Staff access to the onsite Costa Coffee shop, Refectory, Lilypad at the Arches, and the Taste Restaurant and Café

*TCH Harrison Car Hire Scheme (qualifying period regarding service will apply)

Discounted Legal Services through DOT Legal

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 some counselling support

*Westfield Health – Health cover costing as little as £5.45 per month

Location – in the lovely market town of Chesterfield in picturesque Derbyshire

*not available to apprentices for legal reasons

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.

What are the benefits of working at Chesterfield College?

Applying for vacancies FAQs

Do I receive an acknowledgement when I submit my application form?

How do I know if I have been shortlisted for an interview?

I do not have time to complete the application form can I send in my CV for a job advertised?

I saw a job advertised on your website but it’s not there anymore, can I still apply?

I consider myself to have a disability; can you provide any adjustments to the interview process?

I have submitted my application and now wish to make amendments. Can I do this?

Job application process