Head of Department Spanish Teacher

The Senior Leadership Team is currently comprised of seven colleagues - the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers and four Assistant Headteachers, supported by the Business Support Manager and Central Team for the Trust. We also have two colleagues in Progress Leader roles. Senior staff take responsibility for specific and targeted line management of key areas in the school. The school has distributed leadership model in which leaders at all levels increasingly take responsibility for raising standards of attainment and achievement.

Currently we have a teaching staff of over 70 who provide a rich balance of enthusiasm, energy, creativity and experience. Our team of support staff plays a vital part in the success of the school, and all are important members of our community. We aim to involve all staff in the life of the school through communication, including briefings and regular meetings. Staff development is supported through a highly effective professional learning policy, which lays emphasis on sharing good practice internally and driving up standards in teaching and learning. All teaching staff belong to departmental teams led by Curriculum Leaders.

The school is supported by a committed and supportive Local Governing Body, ready to scrutinise and challenge the work of the school. Led by the Chair of Governors, the Local Governing Body works through a series of committees, each supported by a member of the leadership group. The governors take on 'link' roles and are beginning to work effectively with a range of key personnel within the school. The Local Governing Body feed into the Minerva Learning Trust Board who have overall accountability for schools within the Trust.

The curriculum is organised within a 50 period, two-week timetable and we aim to use this vehicle to support and stimulate all students. As a result, a large number of activities and experiences are timetabled for students. These include a one-week period of work experience for all Year 10 students. Many subject departments organise trips and visits; these include trips to local museums, field trips, visits from theatre groups and curriculum-related visits to sites around the country.

At Key Stage 3, students follow a broad and balanced curriculum including the core and foundation subjects.

At Key Stage 4 we offer a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science (combined trilogy and triple sciences), PSHE/RE and PE with option subjects available across the curriculum areas. At Key Stage 5, students are able to follow a number of learning pathways including vocational options to prepare them fully for life beyond 18.

We are confident that our current curriculum model, whilst under constant review, allows us to meet the needs of all students.

Netherthorpe has an incredible amount of history and tradition. It is truly a special place. Combining modern facilities with listed buildings, this offers a unique learning environment for the school community.

The extra-curricular life of the school is rich and varied, though this is an area we are always keen to expand. There are more than 40 clubs, lunchtime and after-school clubs and teams which offer the opportunity for students to develop and follow their interests and talents in music, drama, sport and academic areas. As a school that particularly values performing and visual arts there are a host of creative opportunities for students to take part in from music lessons and Arts plus to the school productions. In terms of sport, a wide range of teams and activities take place, achieving considerable local, regional and, on occasion, national success. There is a strong programme of residential, visits and foreign trips throughout the school including a Mexico conservation visits post 16.

We aim to enable all colleagues to fulfil their potential. We are partnered in Initial Teacher Training with Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield University. We aim to support new colleagues, be they ECTs or more experienced teachers or support staff, via an induction programme and mentoring scheme which can be tailored to meet their needs.

We are developing a vibrant learning community in which all students and staff are able to thrive. Our strategic vision is to move this school forwards by retaining a complete commitment to our ethos, our community and the principles of a comprehensive education.

Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas

Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential Safeguarding issues

Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

Energy and commitment to professional responsibilities and to the betterment of all pupils

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

Netherthorpe School is an inclusive community school that ensures all students are able to Learn, Enjoy and Succeed. We aim to foster enjoyment in learning, so that each individual has the opportunity to make good progress and achieve excellence. We ensure we develop confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, whilst also being a responsible and active citizen who will make a positive contribution to society.

We understand the power of education to transform lives, communities and society. We recognise the importance of students leading rich and diverse lives and actively pursue a curriculum and pastoral provision which enables them to flourish in this area.

By fostering our students' spirit of engagement, adventure and ingenuity, we will nurture all young people as fully rounded individuals, providing them with the challenge and support they require to succeed., Netherthorpe School is a popular and over-subscribed all-ability, 11-18 school. We have a truly comprehensive intake and aim to serve all of the school community in all of our work. Our intake is drawn from largely from the surrounding area. Our standard student number per year is 170 and our current roll is 947. Around 39% of our students are classified as Pupil Premium which is above national average.

The school has around 20% of students on the SEN register. The range of special needs in school is considerable; we have students with Social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, physical difficulties and some with moderate to severe learning difficulties. The school are well resourced to support our young people with a therapeutic Integrated Resource Centre, Hub and Student Services room.