Primary Teacher
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teacher to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.
Our school is committed to providing care and support to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in the city. You would need to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team.
You will need to:
· Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
· Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
· Be willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
· Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years
· Have a secure knowledge of the primary curriculum
· Have experience of teaching children or young people with SEND including Autism and ADHD in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
· Have the ability to teach the primary curriculum and the ability to teach outside of your specialism if required
· Remain calm under pressure
· Be committed to supporting the aims of the academy.
What you can expect
· An exciting opportunity to join an improving SEMH setting and be involved in its growth and direction
· Access to an employee assistance programme in partnership with Westfield Health
· An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
· Access to tailored CPD through Nexus
· Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
ü Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
ü Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
ü Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
ü Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
ü An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
ü The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
ü Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
ü Flexible working policies
ü Cycle to Work Scheme
ü Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
To apply
For an application form please contact Joy Cooper (jcooper2@nexusmat.org)
Completed applications to be sent to jcooper2@nexusmat.org
All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Holly Whitehead (hwhitehead@nexusmat.org) or Emily Martin (emartin@nexusmat.org)
Further information can be found on our school website www. https://www.lotus-academy.org
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.