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Wraparound Care Playworker (One to One SEND Support)
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
23rd April 2026
School
Totley Primary School
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Salary
Grade 3 £26,428 to £26,847 FTE
Hours
Part Time
Description
Salary FTE Grade 3 £26,428 to £26,847 FTE Actual salary £6,911 to £7,021 (with under five years' service) Contract term 11.25 hours per week, 39 weeks, fixed term one year Start d ...
Job Title
Teacher of Art (Maternity)
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
22nd April 2026
School
Mercia School
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Salary
Teachers' pay scales
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary Teachers' pay scales Contract term Full time 1.0FTE, temporary maternity cover Start date 1 September 2026 Closing date Midnight Sunday 10 May 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Me ...
Job Title
Administration Officer
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
22nd April 2026
School
Woodlands Primary School
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Salary
Grade 4 (£27,274 to £29,542FTE)
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Description
Salary FTE: Grade 4 £27,274 to £29,542 Actual salary: £24,060 to £26,061 (with under five years' service) Contract term: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks, permanent Start date: June 20 ...
Job Title
Administration Officer (Part Time)
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
22nd April 2026
School
Woodlands Primary School
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Salary
Grade 4 (£27,274 to £29,542FTE)
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Description
Salary FTE: Grade 4 (£27,274 to £29,542 FTE) Actual salary: £9,429 to £10,213 (with under five years' service) Contract term: 14.5 hours per week, 40 weeks, permanent Start date: ...
Job Title
Head of Year 7
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
21st April 2026
School
Newfield Secondary School
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Salary
Grade 6 £34,237 to £38,510
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary FTE Grade 6 £34,237 to £38,510 Actual salary £31,713 to £35,671 (with under five years' service) Contract term 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year, permanent Start date Ju ...
Job Title
Teacher of Mathematics
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
20th April 2026
School
Mercia School
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Salary
Teachers' pay scales
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary Teachers' pay scales Contract term Full time 1.0FTE, permanent Start date 1 September 2026 Closing date Midnight Sunday 10 May 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning Tr ...
Job Title
HR Officer
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
17th April 2026
School
Mercia Learning Trust
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Salary
Grade 5 (£31,015 to £33,673)
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary : Grade 5 (£31,015 to £33,673) Contract term: Full time, permanent Start date: As soon as possible Closing date: 8am Monday 11 May 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learnin ...
Job Title
HLTA
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
16th April 2026
School
Woodlands Primary School
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Salary
Grade 5 £31,015 to £33,673
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary FTE Grade 5 £31,015 to £33,673 Actual salary £26,677 to £28,963 (with under five years' service) Contract term 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, permanent Start date As ...
Job Title
Head of Design Technology
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
16th April 2026
School
Newfield Secondary School
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Salary
Teachers' pay scales + TLR2B
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary Teachers' pay scales + TLR2B Contract term Full time, 1.0FTE, permanent Start date September 2026 Closing date 9am Tuesday 5 May 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning ...
Job Title
Cover Supervisor
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
15th April 2026
School
King Ecgbert School
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Salary
Grade 4 £27,274 to £29,542 FTE
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary Grade 4 £27,274 to £29,542 FTE Actual salary £23,459 to £25,410 (with under five years' service) Contract term 37 hours per week, 39 weeks, permanent Start date As soon as ...
Job Title
KS2 Teacher
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
14th April 2026
School
Nether Edge Primary School
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Salary
Teachers' pay scales
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary Teachers' pay scales Contract term 1.0FTE, full time, permanent Start date September 2026 Closing date Midnight Sunday 3 May 2026 Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning Trus ...
Job Title
Teacher of Music
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Posted
9th April 2026
School
Mercia School
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Salary
MPS1 to UPS3 £32,916 to £51,048
Hours
Full Time
Description
Salary: MPS1 to UPS3 £32,916 to £51,048 Contract term: Full time, 1.0FTE, permanent Start date: 1 September 2026 Closing date: Midnight Sunday 26 April 2026 Mercia Learning Trust ...
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Welcome from the CEO
A successful partnership of Outstanding and Good schools in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Joining Mercia Learning Trust means being part of an exceptional team of staff committed to continuous improvement, partnership and securing positive outcomes for every pupil. Our multi-academy trust is one of the strongest and most effective in the region.
You will work in an exceptional school, alongside a strong team of professionals, with great pupils.
We share the same mission and moral purpose to empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
We believe pupils should attend a school that focuses on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
We are looking for staff who share our high expectations to make sure all pupils are successful and leave our schools well-prepared for their future.
Neil Miley, CEO
Work at Mercia Learning Trust
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King Ecgbert School
Sheffield, S17 3QU
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Mercia School
Sheffield, S7 2DY
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Nether Edge Primary School
Sheffield, S7 1RB
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Newfield Secondary School
Sheffield, S8 9JP
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Totley Primary School
Sheffield, S17 4FB
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Woodlands Primary School
Sheffield, S14 1SL
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Anns Grove Primary School
Sheffield, S2 3DJ
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Life at Mercia Learning Trust
Staff Testimonials
Hear from our team on what it's like working at Mercia Learning Trust
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Team
Neil Miley
CEO
Dean Webster
Executive Director of Secondary Standards
Charlotte Chance
Director of Finance & Operations
Claire Pender
Trust Improvement Director
Michele Nott
Executive Headteacher and Headteacher at Nether Edge Primary School
Ann Farrar
Headteacher, Anns Grove Primary School
Paul Haigh
Headteacher, King Ecgbert School
Joshua Fisher
Headteacher, Mercia School
Ruth Hollingsworth
Headteacher, Newfield School
Ben Paxman
Headteacher, Totley Primary School
Mark Bennett
Headteacher, Woodlands Primary School
Benefits of working for Mercia Learning Trust
- Shared mission and values
- Ethical leadership
- Great schools
- Induction
- CPD
- Partnership working
- Coaching
- Wellbeing & workload prioritised
- Career progression
- Up to date IT equipment
- Access to a secure and flexible pension
- Well-equipped and maintained buildings
What We Offer
You will work in an exceptional school, alongside a strong team of professionals, with great pupils.
- Flexible working opportunities
- Substantial partnership opportunities to work with other staff and schools
- Occupational health and counselling services
- Reduced rates with Westfield Health
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual flu jab
- Eye-care scheme
Mission & Values
Our mission and values are more than statements; they are the reason we exist, the driving force behind everything we do, and the difference we make in society. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire us to serve with purpose.
Why do we exist?
To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
How do we behave?
Everything we do is guided by three core values:
We are kind – showing care and supporting each other.
We have integrity – doing the right thing and always putting children first.
We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
What do we do?
We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
How will we succeed?
We have three strategic anchors that guide our success:
A culture of excellence - making sure everything we do is of an exceptionally high standard, so our pupils get the very best education. We recognise excellence is not about perfection; it is about striving to be better every day, learning from our experiences and celebrating progress.
Academic focus - we will deliver an exceptional curriculum to provide every child with the knowledge, skills, character development and cultural capital they need to succeed. We want to create a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Purposeful collaboration - providing opportunities for all staff to share best practice, solve problems and work together in creating a unified approach to achieving our mission.
Every member of our trust community - staff, pupils, and families - plays a role in this shared mission. We are working together to create a brighter future for all.