Inclusion Centre Lead
Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- between £33,143 and £37,280
Actual salary
- £28,507.44 to £32,065.82
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 6 points 21 - 26
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 the right candidate to lead and manage the school's Inclusion Centre (IC), providing a safe, structured and supportive environment for students who are at risk of permanent exclusion, internal exclusion, or who experience significant difficulties accessing mainstream lessons due to behavioural, social, emotional or mental health needs. The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents/carers and external agencies to improve student behaviour, engagement, attendance and outcomes. They will promote inclusion and support students in developing the skills, resilience and self-regulation needed to reintegrate successfully into mainstream lessons.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Deputy Headteacher Mrs A Saeed - 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 25th September 2026 with interview date TBC.
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
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Netherthorpe School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 973 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Netherthorpe School website
- Email address
- LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk
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 LJordan1@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk.
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