Job Description

Salary

MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance

Contractual hours

32.44

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Teaching

Location

Yeoman Park Academy
Park Hall Road
Mansfield Woodhouse
NG19 8PS

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

01/12/2025

Job reference

R05311



We are looking to recruit a teacher to work with our wonderful ASD learners in specialist wings that are designed to enable our learners to thrive. Our whole ethos and curriculum are based around the triad of the essential skills of Communication - Self Regulation & Social Skills. You will need to be a person who can relate to our learners work closely as part of our team. Key players include our Behaviour & Health Lead, Therapy Teams, and Parents. It is essential that you have that special something that allows you to engage with and motivate our learners in creative and ingenious ways, be innovative and imaginative in providing meaningful learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. We want you to make the ordinary extraordinary. Most classes are based around eight learners with two support staff depending on the needs of the learners. All classes follow timetables based around our bespoke curriculum which we have developed to meet the needs of our learners. We follow topics and extend our activities through our Friday Theme Days. All class teachers are part of a curriculum development team and have additional non-contact time as well-being is important to us.

For us it is about appointing the right person who has an interest in SEND and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. As such we are open to applications from primary or secondary ECTs or more experiences teachers. Being part of Diverse Academies with an expanding SEND portfolio allows us to support and influence the wider SEND community in our trust.

This is a permanent role. Because of the unique nature of the academy and before applying it is essential that you share our vision and values, it is highly recommended that you visit the academy and meet our team and wonderful learners to see if this is the place for you. Being part of a Trust means that we are able to offer a wide range of CPD opportunities for both Teachers new to Teaching or those with more experience including NPQ and OLEVI programmes plus bespoke SEND training opportunities.

Why join Yeoman Park Academy?

We are a specialist academy for children aged 3-18. Most learners are on the autistic spectrum and some have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are based in Mansfield Woodhouse and currently have 138 pupils. We were rated as Outstanding by OFSTED in January with no areas for improvement although we continue to drive the development of SEND practice.

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every learner, and we work together to ensure our children achieve their very best.

Please contact Lorna Simms lsimms@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk to arrange a visit, or for further information.

Website: https://www.yeomanpark-ac.org.uk/

Location: Yeoman Park Academy, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KybJmxW5pcSSxpDv5

The opportunity

This will require you to work and support learners on the Autistic Spectrum and can be either primary pr secondary based.

In addition to the Conditions of Employment laid down in the current DfE School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, you will be required to carry out the following duties:

To undertake the teaching of designated students and associated duties according to our bespoke version of the National Curriculum, other statutory curriculum requirements and within the framework of the whole academy and faculty policies, local agreements and statutory regulations.


To take an appropriate share of responsibilities attached to teachers generally within the academy in connection with the teaching and supervision of students, the preparation and marking of work, monitoring of student progress, team planning and development and the day to day operation of the academy, faculties and teams.


To complete and chair the annual review of Educational health Care Plans in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice


To secure high standards of learning outcomes for all students through effective teaching.


To make a positive contribution to academy life and live by the academy vision


Commit to CPD based around SEND and the needs of learners in your class.


The successful candidate will:

Work towards becoming an Outstanding ASD practitioner. Work directly with young people building relationships and working together to ensure that our community is safe and well supported. Be caring and supporting in assisting pupils with their day-to-day personal needs.


Essential:

Has a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity. Support the maintenance of pupil safety and security.


Desirable:

Relevant health care qualifications as required for the post. Experience caring for children with complex health care needs and their family.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning. Full support and induction. A strong and caring ethos among staff and students. Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies. Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes. Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Start date: Summer Term 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Stacey Foster, at lsimms@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.