About this role
Post: Teacher of Health & Social Care (with the possibility of some PE teaching)
Location: Netherthorpe School
Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Range (MPR/UPR)
Contract: 0.8 days, Permanent
Start date: 1 September 2026
Suitable for ECTs: Yes
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 Health and Social Care at all key stages. Experience of teaching at KS5 is desirable but not essential. 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 small, dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to working together to produce resources, share innovative ideas and approaches to the teaching of Health & Social Care. Completed applications should be emailed to vacancies@netherthorpe-mlt.co.uk by the closing date.
The closing date is at 9am on Friday 12 June 2026 and interview date TBC.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Mrs V Colley (Head of Department). Arrangements for this can be made by c