Specialist Mathematics Teacher - Bader Academy

Join the Nexus team as a Specialist Mathematics Teacher - Bader Academy

Position: Specialist Mathematics Teacher

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

School and Location: Bader Academy, Doncaster

Contract type: Full Time, permanent

Closing date: 25^th February 2026

Interview date: 6^th March 2026

Start date: At earliest opportunity

About our School

Brave... Collaborative...Adaptable...Love...Positivity...Future-conscious

Do you have these core traits to be a successful Change Maker and Specialist Mathematics Teacher at Bader Academy?

Bader Academy is a special school which opened in September 2020, and which provides 100 places for children and young people, aged 5-16, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Communication and Interaction Difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Mathematics Teacher to support our students to “Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Ready”, whilst developing their confidence, fluency and reasoning in mathematics.

Our ambition and yours will be that Bader is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education, including high-quality, evidence-informed mathematics teaching.

Our children and young people at Bader deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Many of our learners are capable mathematicians, including students working at age-expected standards with high prior attainment data. While their mathematical potential is strong, they benefit from learning that is thoughtfully adapted and made accessible, enabling appropriate challenge alongside the identification and closing of gaps in foundational knowledge. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising impact.

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 recruit a qualified teaching colleague to join our school, as specialist Secondary phase teacher in the area of Mathematics. This role involves teaching students of KS3 and KS4 age within the secondary phase, including preparation for GCSE Mathematics. Please note, that due to the nature of this role, it is not suitable for those in the ECT stage of their careers.

This subject has one of the highest profiles in our school and will support both our subject specific approach and thematic curriculum. You will teach across both the Foundation and Higher GCSE specifications, ensuring that all learners experience appropriately pitched challenge, depth and success.

The school began its Teaching for Mastery (TfM) journey several years ago, and this role offers a genuine opportunity for a passionate mathematics specialist to positively influence the continued implementation of TfM across the school.

We are looking for a practitioner who has an innovative approach to their work and isn’t afraid to think creatively about how mathematical concepts can be represented, reasoned about and applied.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting and encouraging colleagues in the ongoing development of mastery-aligned practice. This may include modelling high-quality mathematics teaching, contributing to professional dialogue, and providing or supporting ongoing professional development to help embed the skills, knowledge and behaviours associated with Teaching for Mastery.

Empathetic and passionate, you’ll understand that our pupils’ journeys aren’t necessarily linear. You will value precision, structure and coherence in mathematics teaching, while remaining flexible and responsive to individual needs. If you haven’t worked in SEN before, but are enthusiastic and motivated to make the move, we’ll give you all the additional training and support you require.

You will be supporting learners within their classroom environment as well as their personal and social development during socialising periods through break and lunch times. The role may also involve supporting pupils who are accessing an alternate provision away from the school environment.

We actively welcome applications from existing SEND practitioners looking for a new whole school role, as well as colleagues who are looking to move in to SEND sector. This post would particularly suit an experienced mathematics teacher who enjoys subject leadership, coaching others and shaping the direction of maths provision. It goes without saying that we will nurture, support and provide you with the professional development needed for you to succeed.

Through our Trust we can also provide the training and development for you to develop skills and qualifications to support you in working with our children and young people.

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

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 baderacademy@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

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role or to visit the school, please contact kbinks@nexusmat.org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Shannon Smith-Raper on 01302 433003 or at baderacademy@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website https://www.baderacademy.org/

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.