Senior Inclusion Lead

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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. 

We are seeking to appoint a well-motivated Pastoral Team Leader to join and lead our developing pastoral team structure. The successful candidate will: 

• Have extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people and be able to offer care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all pupils within their year group.
• Have understanding and experience of liaising with external agencies.
• Has the ability to lead a team of year managers, with a strong emphasis on ensuring consistency and effective intervention.
• Have the ability to empathise with young people, has a flexible approach and takes pride in their work.
• Have the ability to support, monitor and manage pupil’s behaviour, attendance and academic progress in order that they can succeed.
• Be able to analyse and present data to inform next steps and actions.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have the ability to forge positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies. 

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 9am on Monday 24th February 2025 

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 school website www.netherthorpe.academy 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.