Teacher - Sheffield

Salary: MPR/UPR plus SEN Allowance

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Various locations in Sheffield (to be discussed at interview)

Contract Type: Full time or part time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Closing Date: 9am on Friday 17th May 2024

Interview: Friday 24th May 2024

·        Do you have the highest expectations and aspirations for every child and young person to be “the best they can be”?

·        Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher, with an excellent track record or enthusiastic about your first teaching role?

·        Are you looking for a creative and diverse role within a dynamic and flexible team?

·        Are you excited by all of the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working with children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs?

Then Kenwood Academy may be exactly what you are looking for…

Kenwood Academy is an 11-19 Special School and part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our school community. We are proud of our great reputation with children and families, other professionals, and other agencies.

Our shared vision for Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is that we are constantly "Learning together, to be the best we can be". This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young people and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at:www.nexusmat.org

Kenwood Academy is a new and growing school, opened on 1st January 2023, and expecting our first Ofsted inspection in Spring 2025. Our provision is based at four campuses: West Riding (11-16) in Barnsley, Nether Edge (11-14) & Broadfield (14-19) in Sheffield, and Enterprise Works (14-19) in Sheffield (near Meadowhall).

We have a fantastic and dedicated team of staff, indicated by our historically low staff turnover. We are currently expanding our provision and working to further broaden and deepen our ambitious curriculum; therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity for passionate and inspirational teachers to join our growing team.

Please specify in your application the specialist subjects that you can deliver.

A teacher role is likely to include these key responsibilities:

·        Developing new specialist provision for our students;

·        Maintaining Educational Health and Care Plans and other associated plans, distributed from the school’s SENDCO;

·        Exceptional pastoral care and support as a tutor for a group of young people;

·        The flexibility to teach a range of subjects in our curriculum;

·        Line managing associate staff.

We are seeking individuals with strong person-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to deliver exceptional learning experiences for all our students. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly (and travel) across multiple sites.

Applications are welcome from candidates in all educational settings (including in mainstream settings) who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Kenwood Academy to find out more information, prior to interview. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Matt Hallam, Head of School, by email: kenwood@nexusmat.org

Please be aware that Kenwood Academy’s website is still under construction. Furthermore, if you wish to read Ofsted’s latest evaluation of our provision, please read the latest report for Becton School, through this website: www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk

To request a job profile and an application form, please email Julie Ramsden on kenwood@nexusmat.org

Completed application forms must be emailed to Julie Ramsden at kenwood@nexusmat.org by 9am on Friday 17th May 2024.

CVs will not be accepted.

Nexus Multi-Academy Trust and Kenwood Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer: we are committed to promoting diversity and we want a workforce which reflects our local communities.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE NEXUS APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED.