24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    22 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time: from candidate pack

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between 31,650 and 49,084

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Teacher of English

Location: Netherthorpe School

Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Range MPR/UPR

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start date: 01 September 2025

Suitable for NQTs: Yes

Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based multi-academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost. 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 encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Lynne Jordan, Headteachers PA via LJordan1@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk Applications should be made by completing the Minerva Learning Trust Support Staff Application Form found on the Trust Central website.

The closing date is Tuesday 22nd April at 9am, and interviews will take place on the Friday 2nd May.

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.

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 attached Recruitment Information Pack

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About Netherthorpe School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1100 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
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 ljordan1@netherthorpe.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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