Job Description

Please note we can only accept and consider applications made using the Minerva Learning Trust Application Form found on the Trust and school websites. Please do not apply for this post through indeed

Post: Teacher

Location: Woodthorpe Primary School

Pay scale: Teachers Pay Range MPR

Contract: Temporary, Part Time 2.5 days a week

Start date: January 2026 - August 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.

Woodthorpe joined Minerva in September 2021 and is the first primary school in the trust. Working collaboratively with our secondary colleagues the school has already benefited from their expertise. Exciting times lie ahead as the Trust continues to grow, partnerships are strengthened and the offer for all our children is enhanced.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious teacher on a temporary contract. The successful applicant will be prepared to work in either Foundation Stage or KS1 and be focussed on delivering excellence for all.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Dave Smith - Headteacher. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Sarah Brown - Business Support Manager via e-mail: .

The closing date is Monday the 19th of January 2026 at 9am and interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday the 26th of January 2026

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 Minerva Learning Trust website: https://minervalearningtrust.co.uk.

Please ensure that you do not

fill in a Sheffield City Council 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 32,916.00-51,048.00 per year

Expected hours: 16.25 per week

Benefits:

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