Teacher of English 0.8
Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: 26 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
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.
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.
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
- Phone number
- 01246472220
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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