Class Teacher - Hallamshire Academy | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Class Teacher - Hallamshire Academy

Post title: Hallamshire Academy Class Teacher

Location: Sheffield

Status: Permanent

Salary: MPS-UPS + SEN Allowance

Start date: September 2025

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2^nd May 2025

Interviews: Monday 9th May

At Hallamshire Academy, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional education that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Located in the heart of Sheffield, Hallamshire Academy is a new independent school catering to students aged 7 to 19 with diverse learning needs. Our specialist provision supports young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, and attachment disorders.

Hallamshire is part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust – we are a group of mainly special schools operating across South Yorkshire, with successful specialist provision in every South Yorkshire borough. We have worked closely with Sheffield City Council to develop this new independent provision for the young people of Northwest Sheffield.

Our Vision

At our school, we believe in empowering students, fostering independence, and promoting kindness and mutual respect. Our goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the modern world. By nurturing a strong sense of community, encouraging curiosity, and fostering a love for lifelong learning, we equip our students with the confidence to embrace future opportunities.

We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential—not just academically, but in building the skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive as independent, responsible individuals. In our supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment, every student is valued and respected.

Our Opportunity

We are looking to appoint a highly professional and efficient Class Teacher

You will need to demonstrate that you:

Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
Are able to teach creatively, delivering personalized and bespoke learning opportunities
Are student centred, and are able to foster great relationships with students, their families and the wider community
Have a solid understanding of Trauma Informed and Nurture approaches
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of students
Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years
Have experience of teaching children or young people with SEND including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
Have the ability to teach all subjects
Are calm, confident and positive
Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy
Are a reflective practitioner
Are keen to develop your own practice and be led by research to develop teaching and learning

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 17 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, for further information.

What you can expect from us

An exciting opportunity to join a brand-new school with strong partnerships to the academy schools’ network and other local schools and organisation’s

A high priority to your own learning, including access to tailored CPD and coaching

Leading employment benefits including access to pension scheme and employee assistance programmes

Opportunities to grow your career and for professional development as we encourage collaboration between our academies

An opportunity to join a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals who put our pupils at the centre of everything they do and are constantly striving to improve their knowledge, skills and practice

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

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be downloaded from the Nexus Trust website.

Completed application forms are to be returned via email or post to or postal address: hr-enquiries@nexusmat.org or by post to Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Further information

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role please contact Sacha Schofield at sschofield@nexusmat.org

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.