Post: Teacher of Science
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 all sciences across KS3 and KS4. We will consider all specialisms, but we are particularly looking for physicists and/or chemists, with the potential of A-level teaching for candidates with appropriate experience. 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 Science team who are committed to working together to produce resources, share innovative ideas and approaches to the teaching of science.
The closing date is Tuesday 22nd April at 9am, and interviews will take place on the Wednesday 30th April.
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.
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.
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.