14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 December 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£38,220 to £41,771

What skills and experience we're looking for

-Evidence of well-developed ICT skills including use of a range of Microsoft office software

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels e.g. staff, students, governors, alumni and external contacts

-Ability to work independently, work under pressure and to meet deadlines whilst producing accurate, high-quality work

What the school offers its staff

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for taking an interest in applying for this post at Netherthorpe School. I am privileged to be the Headteacher at Netherthorpe School and extremely honoured to have been entrusted with the job of leading such a great school in September 2021.

Having worked at the school for over 25 years, I have established strong relationships with our staff, young people and their families, and understand what is needed to take the school forward.

Netherthorpe School is an inclusive community school that ensures all students are able to Learn, Enjoy and Succeed. We aim to foster enjoyment in learning, so that each individual has the opportunity to make good progress and achieve excellence. We ensure we develop confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, whilst also being a responsible and active citizen who will make a positive contribution to society.

Our strategic priority is for all individual students to achieve and exceed their expected outcomes.

In order to support the strategic aims of the school, we ensure the following;

  • High quality teaching and learning experiences both within and outside the classroom by employing an ambitious and forward looking curriculum and assessment system across all key stages.
  • A pastoral structure that ensures every student has the guidance and support tailored to their individual needs.
  • A focus on Inclusion, mental health and well being for all.
  • A pro-active student leadership structure to inform the decisions made by the School Leadership Team to help students in achieving their potential.
  • The opportunities to develop students’ moral and social understanding.
  • Strong and effective working relationships between staff and our students.
  • A warm and welcoming environment.

We have high expectations of everyone, staff, and students alike, and work hard to develop positive relationships to create a firm sense of togetherness. In doing so we promote the following values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Aspiration

Here at Netherthorpe, we are ambitious for both the school and its community and are committed to continued improvement. Our staff are our most valuable asset and we are committed to attracting the best staff to the school and ensuring their personalised professional development, with our core purpose being the improved quality of teaching and learning for all.

Our students are approachable and friendly. Please come and see for yourself; we welcome visitors to the school.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to join our organisation and help us achieve our mission then we look forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who would love to join us on our journey to excellence.

R Sutcliffe

Headteacher

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Netherthorpe School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1041 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0114 272 6834

Netherthorpe is a thriving 11 - 18 school with a large Sixth Form and a commitment to raising the level of achievement of all its students. The school has a traditional ethos and enjoys an excellent reputation within the area.

Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk.

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