Post 16 Tutor - Coppice School | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Post 16 Tutor - Coppice School

Position: Post 16 Tutor

Hours and Salary: NJC 22-28 FTE £33,699 - £39,153 (Actual Salary - £25,615 - £30,291)

School and Location: Coppice School, Hatfield, Doncaster

Contract type: Full time, Permanent (Part-Time Negotiable)

Closing date: Monday 8^th June 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 16^th June 2026

About our School

Our School caters for inspirational children and young people aged 3-19 with Special Educational Needs, predominantly Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Our school vision is aspirational for all of our learners. The provision that we provide for them, is tailored to their needs, strengths and interests, whilst providing them with a broad and balanced curriculum and education, that is meaningful and relevant. Our learning environment is linked to Biophilic Design principles, and we truly behaviour that nature supports the positive mental health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.

If our school vision ‘No Limits’, resonates with you and your own values, Coppice School may be an extremely fulfilling career option.

‘No Limits’ - An ambitious offer to all pupils which develops and nurtures…

Life-Long Learning & Knowledge

Interests & Opportunities

Mental health and Positive Wellbeing

Imaginative and Meaningful experiences

Togetherness & Inclusivity

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 18 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 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, for further information.

Our Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Tutor to join our Coppice Team teaching students across the 6th form department in order to ensure the highest possible standards of achievement, personal development and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people who have needs ranging from autistic spectrum conditions to attachment difficulties and developmental trauma and be keen to help us develop our therapeutic approach towards helping our pupils achieve successful outcomes. The successful candidate would have a specialism in an academic (English or Maths) or Vocational Area and would also ideally have experience of working in a school or college setting.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference and we are looking for individuals with the right motivation, personal qualities and good levels of resilience.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care.

What you can expect from us

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

Access to free wellbeing support resources and corporate membership of a healthcare plan. This includes counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare
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 role confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TA’s, 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 coppice.admin@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 Natalie Swearman on 01302 844833

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arrange by contacting Rachel Mitton on 01302 844883

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 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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