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Join the Nexus team as a Class Teacher - Fountaindale

Position: Teacher (2 vacancies)

Salary: MPS/UPS Plus SEN Allowance

School and Location: Fountaindale, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 5BA

Contract type: Full-time Permanent

Closing date: Monday 24 November 2025

Shortlisting date: Monday 24 November 2025

Interview date: Monday 1 December 2025


Fountaindale School believes that it takes a village to raise a child and our staff play an important role in this. Are you an energetic individual who will put young people at the centre of your work. Do you believe in our core values: Belong, Engage and Enjoy? If so, then come and join us. Take a look at our video and see what it could be like if you joined the Fountaindale Family: https://youtu.be/QhSxMnMHajI

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 #FountaindaleFamily.

Fountaindale School has a long history of supporting children and young people aged 3 to 18 with a range of physical and sensory needs including PMLD and ASC. At Fountaindale we are passionate that every day matters for children. We have our children at the heart of school development and are unrelenting family champions.

We believe that inspiring young people with their learning is about giving them a sense of belief that they will achieve their potential. We use a child-centred approach that is personalised to each child and offer a purpose-built environment, located in beautiful woodland surroundings, that is vibrant and rich in opportunities.

We have an immersive approach to our curriculum that is thematic throughout the school. Our classrooms are appropriately resourced 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 and where kindness, care and self-belief are the foundations to learning.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it 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 and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are looking to appoint 2 highly professional and efficient Class Teachers.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teachers to join a team of dedicated staff.

Whether you are an experienced Teacher who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, you will require a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

What you can expect from us

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

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to Karen Redgate, School Resource Manager, kredgate@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

We recommend you arrange a visit prior to application. For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Charlotte Adu, Acting Headteacher via email cadu@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website Fountaindale School - Home

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.

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Career salary

MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance

Working hours

32.5 hours a week

Career location

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

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