Teacher of English 0.8 FTE

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 at 9am on Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews will

take place on Wednesday 20th May 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.

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.

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