Class Teacher (Science Lead) - Discovery Academy

Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academy as a Class Teacher (Science Lead) in Sheffield, dedicated to inspiring young minds with SEND. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and wellbeing. Be part of a nurturing team that values inclusivity and creativity in education. The academy emphasizes a collaborative and immersive learning experience for its pupils, providing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Free wellbeing support resources

Discount schemes for retailers

Pension scheme enrollment

Tailored career pathways

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on service

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children with SEND including Autism.
• Ability to lead Science throughout the school.
• Expert knowledge on phonics and early reading framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative teaching and support for pupils with SEND.
• Contribute to the school ethos and collaborative learning.
• Engage in professional development and training.

Skills

Teaching

SEND Knowledge

Leadership

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics or English

Job description

Class Teacher (Science Lead) - Discovery Academy

Join the Nexus team as a Class Teacher (Science Lead) - Discovery Academy

Position:Class Teacher (Science Lead)

Hours and Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance - £31650.00 to £49084.00 plus SEN Allowance £2,679

School and Location:Discovery Academy - Sheffield

Contract type:Full time, Permanent

Closing date:10:00am on Monday 19 th May 2025

Are you ready for your next challenge? Can you teach and deliver creatively? Are you passionate about making a real difference to pupils with SEND? Are you nurturing, inclusive, empowering, caring, passionate, enriching, encouraging, child-centered and family focused? Are you ready to inspire the next generation of young minds? Are you a relentless children’s champion? Take a leap and become part of the Discovery Team of Dreamers, Believers and Achievers. View our recruitment video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNcDiYArdp0

Discovery Academy is a brand-new school for children and young people with SEND located on the Norfolk Park Estate in Sheffield. The Academy is run by the award-winning Nexus Multi Academy Trust.

We believe that inspiring young people with their learning is about giving them a sense of belief that they will achieve their potential. This is an opportunity to build the school ethos from the ground upwards. Be a part of a house system that gives children and staff a sense of belonging and is dedicated to its values by developing staff to become even greater.

We have an immersive approach to our curriculum that is thematic throughout the school. Our classrooms are immersive and allow pupils to work independently and in collaboration together in fun learning spaces. We believe that learning takes place when children feel safe, stimulated and secure where kindness, care and self-belief are the foundations to learning. For further information about the school please visit https://www.discoverysheffield.org/

We are looking to appoint a highly professional and efficient Class Teacher and subject Lead for Science.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

• Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification

• Are willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required

• Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years

• Have experience of teaching children or young people with SEND including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting

• Have the ability to teach all subjects

• Have the ability to lead Science throughout the school

• Have expert knowledge on the delivery of phonics and early reading framework.

• Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

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.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Daniel Shirazi-Nejad, Head of School on 0114 479 8000.

Completed applications should be returned to [e-mail]

Short Listing: 19th May 2025

Interviews: 21st May 2025

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Schemes can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk