Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £74,926 to £83,464 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Handsworth Grange Road, Sheffield, S13 9HJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Minerva Learning Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Post: Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion
Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Pay scale: Leadership Range - L18: £74,926 to L22: £83,464 gross per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Start date: 01 January 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 and employs just over 1000 staff. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an oversubscribed 11-16 school in the southeast of Sheffield. 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 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 Deputy Headteacher; the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of all areas of inclusion across the school. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a highly supportive, passionate, committed and experienced team who lead ethically and morally and with the best interests of all students at the centre of all decision making. Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards and those who will bring an innovative, inspiring and challenging approach to whole school leadership.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a proven leader with experience in developing strong and impactful pastoral provision
• Can motivate, inspire and innovate
• Has ambition for becoming a Headteacher or system leader
• Is committed to changing the life chances of all young people; especially the hardest to reach
In return we can offer you:
• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
• mentoring by and support from an experienced Headteacher, senior team and central Trust staff
• the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
• the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people
• access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust
The closing date is at 9am on Friday 26 September 2025 and interviews will take place on Thursday 02 and Friday 03 October 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Ms Mattock, Headteacher. Visits to school are encouraged. Further information is available by contacting Alison Keeton- Headteachers PA via e-mail akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk
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 Trust website www.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.
Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Pay scale: Leadership Range - L18: £74,926 to L22: £83,464 gross per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Start date: 01 January 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 and employs just over 1000 staff. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an oversubscribed 11-16 school in the southeast of Sheffield. 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 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 Deputy Headteacher; the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of all areas of inclusion across the school. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a highly supportive, passionate, committed and experienced team who lead ethically and morally and with the best interests of all students at the centre of all decision making. Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards and those who will bring an innovative, inspiring and challenging approach to whole school leadership.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a proven leader with experience in developing strong and impactful pastoral provision
• Can motivate, inspire and innovate
• Has ambition for becoming a Headteacher or system leader
• Is committed to changing the life chances of all young people; especially the hardest to reach
In return we can offer you:
• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
• mentoring by and support from an experienced Headteacher, senior team and central Trust staff
• the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
• the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people
• access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust
The closing date is at 9am on Friday 26 September 2025 and interviews will take place on Thursday 02 and Friday 03 October 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Ms Mattock, Headteacher. Visits to school are encouraged. Further information is available by contacting Alison Keeton- Headteachers PA via e-mail akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk
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 Trust website www.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.
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