Job description
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Heatherwood School
Leger Way
Doncaster
DN2 6HQ
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, full time
Interview Date: Thursday 25th January 2024
About the School
Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.
Heatherwood School has an additional post 16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs; and a small cohort are currently educated at, The Bridge, our offsite provision.
We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality first teaching experiences; celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey.
We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through the provision of outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate, all pupils.
Heatherwood School is dedicated to multi-disciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential.
About the Trust
Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that learners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.
The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.
Our Opportunity
Heatherwood School is seeking to welcome an innovative, energetic, highly motivated and child centred teacher to join our committed staff team.
The successful candidate will be a children’s champion; ensuring the effective education of the pupils in the assigned class in line with the school’s curriculum, objectives and policies.
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of a small team of class based, support staff.
They will advocate pupil safety and welfare at all times and have a secure understanding of child-led, personalised learning for our inspirational pupils, in preparation for adulthood, ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.
Similarly, they will be committed to their own ongoing professional development and that of the dedicated staff team.
This post is ideally suited to Mainstream KS1 Teacher ready to embrace this wonderful and developmental opportunity.
What You Can Expect
* an exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with Heatherwood School
* a school with happy friendly children and young people who have a positive attitude to school
* a school with excellent professional development opportunities
* a dedicated and caring staff team who are committed to building on the strengths of the school
* a warm, friendly and supportive team committed to ensuring all children realise their full potential
* a dedicated community of supportive parents, carers and governors
* an outward facing researched based school
* multi-disciplinary team working
* a supportive culture steeped in mentoring and coaching opportunities and development.
* an opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of the education system
* access to tailored CPD and development opportunities
* working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities
Further Information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Daryl Bennett, Interim Head of School, on 01302 322044. Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed and will be offered as part of the initial conversation.
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children 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.