Head of Department Spanish Teacher

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.