Job Description

Nurture Teacher (Secondary) required for our Communication and Interaction School

We are looking to recruit a secondary practitioner with a willingness to be adaptable to work within the primary or secondary phase with KS2 and /or 3. This would mean delivering their non subject specialism across classes and the potential for intervention teaching, with a focus on subject specialism, within Key Stage 4. For primary trained applicants this would mean utilising their knowledge of skills from the Primary curriculum to then extend knowledge of the Key Stage 3 curriculum within our setting. The classes are based on a nurture approach which means the young people are taught in the model of a primary classroom to limit transitionsions.

This is an exciting opportunity to change lives in a challenging but highly rewarding environment. Our staff are committed and dedicated to helping establish and grow this school as an outstanding provision for young people with communication and interaction needs. If you are skilled and committed to adapting your teaching to meet the individual needs of students, come and join our team. The role will include being a form tutor, planning and delivering learning within all areas of the secondary curriculum to a Key Stage 3 cohort of pupils. You will also plan and deliver our bespoke social communication curriculum and work with pupils to develop life skills that prepare them for their next phase of education.

The Fusion Academy, a school for children and young people aged 7-19 with communication and interaction needs and/or autism, supports 92 pupils. We are located in a purpose built school in Barwell. The Fusion Academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust called Open Thinking Partnership.

A flexible solution focussed approach to teaching young people of mainstream academic ability while addressing their communication and interaction barriers to learning is crucial.

Applications from ECTs will be considered, along with full time and part time applicants.

Salary - MPS/UPS (depending on qualifications and experience) and SEN allowance .

The start date for this position is

20th August 2025 with possible induction during the summer break

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If you would like further information about the role please contact the school office on 01455 243 689 office@thefusionaacademy.co.uk and they will arrange a mutually convenient time for you to speak to Tunde Read or Katie Noon (Co-Heads of School). Visits to the school prior to applying are welcome.

N.B To apply, please complete the online application available via our website.

The closing date for applications is 23rd June 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

The Open Thinking Partnership is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a check being carried out at an Enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service regarding any previous criminal record.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 31,650.00-49,084.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: EDV/2025/FA/25271
Expected start date: 20/08/2025