Science Teacher - Kingfisher Academy | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Science Teacher - Kingfisher Academy

Position: Science Teacher Part-time

Hours and Salary: Main Scale / UPS – Plus SEN Allowance (suitable for ECT’s)

Actual Salary: £6,583.20 - £10,209.60 + £557.40 (SEN Allowance)

School and Location: Kingfisher Academy Based at The Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Contract type: Part Time 0.20, 1 Year, Fixed term 1^st Sept 26 – 31^st Aug 27

Closing date: 9:00am 27^th April

Shortlisting date: 27^th April

Interview date: W/C 4^th May

About our School

Kingfisher Academy provides hospital education within Sheffield and is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community, all of whom have some form of medical need. These vary from chronic and complex mental health disorders through to a wide variety of acute medical conditions. Kingfisher Academy is a unique, complex, caring and wonderful place where we are proud of our reputation with children and families, other professionals, agencies and Sheffield Local Authority.

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 appoint a part-time Teacher to join our Science team. The successful candidate will be able to share their love of Science, and will be responsible for consistently delivering engaging lessons to our students.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a drive to provide excellent teaching for our students. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of skills and experiences that they can bring to our school to complement our current talented team of teachers.

At Kingfisher Academy our aspiration is to ensure that every student has a happy, successful and memorable time at our school. We are proud of our achievements and are confident that working together as a school and with the wider community we can make a real and lasting difference to our students.

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 Sarah Bevan at kingfisher@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

Applications are welcome from candidates in all educational settings (including in mainstream settings) and who can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Becton School to find out more information. For an informal conversation about the vacancy or to arrange a visit please contact Luke Beard, Curriculum Lead for Science, on 0114 305 3121/0114 551 3650 or email lbeard@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website https://www.kingfisher-academy.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.