Job Description
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing
multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for
students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire.
Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of
schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16
provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully
transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD. Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley,
Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We
regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really
high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We
strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively
promote and improve wellbeing. The
successful candidate will be expected to teach English Language and English
Literature across KS3 and KS4. Experience teaching at KS5 is also desirable, as
the department offers A Levels in English Language, English Literature, Film Studies
and Media Studies. You should be committed to student progress, be passionate
about teaching and learning and have the ability to inspire young learners with
innovation, challenge and engagement. You will be joining a dedicated,
hard-working and enthusiastic team who are committed to working together to
produce resources, share innovative ideas and approaches to the teaching of
English. Candidates are requested to
indicate whether they are interested in a permanent or fixed term contract, or
flexible to consider either, within their application form. Completed
applications should be emailed to vacancies@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk by the closing date. The
closing date is 9am on Friday 16th Oct 2026 and interviews will take
place on Thursday 22nd Oct 2026. Candidates
are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the
role with Mr M Crawford. Arrangements for this can be made by
contacting L Jordan Head’s P.A. via LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk The
Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and
safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory
Information - Minerva Learning Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online
searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. The
application form and information pack is available on the school website www.netherthorpe.academy. Please ensure that you do not
fill in a local authority application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY
MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for
yourself and referees.
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