Specialist Teacher (EOTAS)

Join the Nexus team as a Specialist Teacher (EOTAS)

Position: Specialist Teacher (EOTAS)

Hours and Salary: MPS plus SEN point 1

School and Location: Barnsley Area

Contract type: Fixed Term (June 2025 – August 2026)

Part-Time 0.6 FTE (5 short days per week)

Closing date: Friday, 23 May 2025 09:30am

Shortlisting date: Friday, 23 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday, 29 May 2025

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.

Our Opportunity

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Specialist Teacher to support a pupil accessing education through an Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a bespoke, child-centred learning environment that reflects the Trust’s core values of inclusivity, innovation, and compassion.

This 0.6 FTE fixed-term position (June 2025 – August 2026) involves delivering a personalised learning programme to a pupil with complex needs who is currently unable to access mainstream education. You will work flexibly in the Barnsley area, supporting the student and care staff with delivery of teaching strategies. Full support from Nexus MAT’s central and specialist teams will be provided.

Responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering strategies to support and develop the independence and communication & interaction skills of the young person.

Using trauma-informed, inclusive approaches to build trust and support the pupil’s social and emotional development.

Working closely with the Trust’s SEND professionals, family members, and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to education and care.

Contributing to regular progress reviews, EHCP updates, and safeguarding records.

Creating a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes positive outcomes.

About you:

Qualified (QTS) with experience in SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision.

Skilled in building relationships and adapting teaching strategies to individual needs.

Compassionate, resilient, and able to work independently.

A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development.

A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

A driver with access to a vehicle (desirable)

What you can expect from us

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

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive Multi Academy Trust with a strong reputation across South Yorkshire

Access to CPD and professional development tailored to alternative provision and SEND

A supportive team committed to improving life chances for all learners

A meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person’s education

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michelle Hill Early Reading & Phonics Consultant on 01709257277.

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.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. 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.

Please ensure that completed application forms are submitted to Michelle Hill at mhill@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.