Head of Department Spanish Teacher

Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Spanish
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32916 and £51048
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2C for Head of Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

Netherthorpe School are seeking to appoint a Head of Department/Spanish teacher to join a successful and ambitious MFL Department. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join a dedicated team. The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, an enthusiasm for the role and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations for our students and be keen to develop their own practice. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role, arrangements for this can be made by contacting the Head’s P.A. LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews will take place on Thursday 21st May 2026.

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 Trust website All Vacancies - Minerva Learning Trust . 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.

What the school offers its staff

Please see recruitment pack

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

j) Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form (V2).docx - 307 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Pack - Head of Dept Spanish teacher.pdf - 306 KB (opens in new tab)

k) Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (V2).docx - 32.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Netherthorpe School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1041 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Netherthorpe School website
• Email address: vacancies@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01246 472220
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/netherthorpe-school-chesterfield

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.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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