Class Teacher - Kelford School | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Class Teacher - Kelford School

Position: Class Teacher

Hours and Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

School and Location: Kelford School, Rotherham, S61 2NU

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing date: Friday 17^th April 2026 at Noon

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 21^st April 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 28^th April 2026

About our School

Kelford School is a well-established passionately child-centred special school for children and young people with severe and complex needs. Kelford School serves 171 amazing children and young people who are very well-supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals. Kelford School operates across 4 sites within the local area. Kelford has exceptionally strong partnerships with other schools within Nexus Multi Academy Trust.

At Kelford School, we believe in holistic support for children and families, with a focus on all aspects of a child’s life: their education, their health and their social needs; we are looking for teachers who not only share our values, but who actively pursue their delivery.

Join our dedicated team at Kelford School, where our mission is to empower every child to be the best that they can be so that they prepared for adulthood and future successes. We proudly uphold our PRIDE values: Pupil Vice, Respect, Independence, Dignity and Entitlement for all. Be part of a school that inspires and supports its learners every step of the way.

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 seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teachers to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing excellent learning opportunities and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

We want individuals who have a passion for working with young children with complex and multiple learning difficulties; for individuals who believe in personalising learning to meet needs and place children at the centre of their work. If you feel you have these skills, we very much welcome your application.

We welcome applications from experienced Teachers who have worked within a mainstream or specialist setting. Interested persons must have 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.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by planning and teaching engaging lessons to meet individual needs. You will make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a departmental team and will be expected to lead a team of teaching assistants. Staff at Kelford go the extra mile, is that you? You, will be part of a highly committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people so that they can be the best that they can be.

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. Once on the Nexus MAT website, select the Joining Us – Careers section, click on the position you wish to apply for, and the application can be found at the bottom of the page.

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

Completed applications to be sent to Kelford.vacancies@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 Kelford.vacancies@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website https://www.kelfordschool.com/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arrange by contacting Sarah Mulhall (Head Teacher) on 01709 512088 or smulhall@nexusmat.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.

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