Classroom Teacher
Discovery Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
5 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a highly professional and efficient Class Teacher (Primary Specialist).
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 willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
- 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
- Have the ability to teach IT/Computing throughout the school
- Can remain calm under pressure
- Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy
What the school offers its staff
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
ü 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.
ü Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
ü Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
ü Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
ü An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
ü The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
ü Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
ü Flexible working policies
ü Cycle to Work Scheme
ü Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Discovery Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Discovery Academy website
- Email address
- awoodcock@nexusmat.org
Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email awoodcock@nexusmat.org.
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