Class Teacher - Hallamshire Academy | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Class Teacher - Hallamshire Academy

Position: Class Teacher

Hours and Salary: Full time, MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

School and Location: Hallamshire Academy, Sheffield

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17:00 on Tuesday 10^th February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25^th February 2026

About our School

Hallamshire Academy will be a brand-new special school for children and young people aged 7–19 with complex needs linked to Autism and SEMH. Opening in the beautiful historic setting, with expansive grounds, we are creating a school that is relational, inclusive and highly personalised.

We are seeking creative, reflective and relationship-focused Teachers who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a new school from the very beginning.

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

About the role

As a Teacher at Hallamshire Academy, you will:

Design and deliver bespoke, personalised learning opportunities that meet the individual needs of each pupil.
Adapt curriculum content creatively to ensure learning is meaningful, engaging and accessible.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, recognising that connection comes before curriculum.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support pupils’ emotional, social and academic development.
Contribute to the development of whole-school practice, curriculum design and assessment approaches.
Contribute to a calm, nurturing and high expectation learning environment where every young person is supported to reach their desired destination.

About you

We are looking for teachers who can demonstrate:

Experience of adapting curriculum and teaching approaches to meet diverse and complex needs.
A strong understanding of SEMH and/or Autism.
Creativity, flexibility and curiosity in how learning is planned and delivered.
A relational approach, with the ability to build positive, consistent relationships with pupils and families.
Alignment with our core values:
Relationships • Kindness • Inclusion • Curiosity • High Expectations

Why join Hallamshire Academy?

Be part of a new school from day one, helping to shape its culture, curriculum and practice.
Teach in a stunning heritage setting with extensive outdoor and flexible learning spaces.
Work within a supportive, values-led team that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth.
Access high-quality development opportunities through Nexus Multi Academy Trust.

✨ This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to reimagine what education can be for young people who need it most.

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 hallamshire@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, please contact hallamshire@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website www.bentsgreen.co.uk

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.