Safeguarding and Inclusion Manager
Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 January 2026
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
- £42,839 to £46,142
What skills and experience we're looking for
-Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
-Skills in the use of ICT systems to produce emails, letters, and reports as necessary
-Strong organisation and planning skills with attention to detail
-Excellent interpersonal skills – able to deal confidently and effectively with a wide range of people at all levels.
-Ability to produce high quality, accurate, documentation including correspondence, reports and management information
-Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
-Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage difficult situations
-Demonstrate a positive team approach to work.
-Ability to work on own initiative.
-To have a willingness to participate in the whole school approach to mentoring students and play an active role as directed by line manager.
-Willingness to undertake regular and on-going training to support the fulfilment of statutory and school requirements for safeguarding
-Ability to lead and Line manage a team in line with the Mission and Vision of the school and Minerva Learning Trust
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.
During my time as Head, 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
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.
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About Netherthorpe School
- School type
- Academy, 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
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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