Job Description

Post: Teacher of English

Location: Ecclesfield School

Pay scale: Teachers' Pay Scale - MPR/UPR

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Start date: January 2026

End date: December 2026

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.

This is an exciting opening to join the team at Ecclesfield as a Teacher of English. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a thriving, supportive and committed team. Applications are welcome from experienced colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards of teaching and learning, whilst nurturing a culture of psychological safety where students and staff thrive and grow together.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with the Headteacher. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Jo Revill, Headteacher's PA, via e-mail jrevill1@ecclesfield-mlt.co.uk

Closing date is Friday 10 October 2025 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 October 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 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.

Further information is available by contacting Mrs Revill via jrevill1@ecclesfield-mlt.co.uk. The application form and information pack is available on the school website www.ecclesfield-school.com

Please ensure that you do

not

fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy as your application may not be considered

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 32,916.00-51,048.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person