Vacancy for Teacher of SEND/Post 16 at The Martin Bacon Academy

Salary: MPS M1-M6 £31,650-£43,607 plus SEN allowance of £2679 per Annum. 

Hours: 100%

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of SEND to join The Martin Bacon Academy! Due to expansion and growth of the school, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Class Teacher to join our fantastic SEND team based at the new 6th Form building. We are seeking candidates with experience in SEND/Post 16 or those starting their teaching career with a specialism in this area. 

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team.
• To create and maintain an inspiring, appropriate, safe and stimulating learning environment.
• To promote the well-being and holistic educational progress of all pupils, through a variety of teaching styles.
• Be active in promoting our visions and values and supporting our ethos for achievement for all and high standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement and one’s own professional development.
• Excellent track record of pupil outcomes.
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
• The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, pupils, parents and others.

About The Martin Bacon Academy

The Martin Bacon Academy is a state of the art, Area Special School that opened in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, in 2020. We cater for children and young people aged 3 to 19 who have a range of complex and significant learning needs in the area of cognition and learning (with other co-occurring conditions). This covers a wide range of needs including learners with autistic spectrum condition and those with complex physical and sensory impairments. All pupils will be provided with an exciting, balanced education which will be appropriately paced and designed to meet their individual education needs.

Since opening, The Martin Bacon Academy has forged strong link with its community. The school is situated on the same site in Northstowe at the Northstowe Learning Community, also part of Meridian Trust. This allows opportunity for collaboration between pupils and staff from The Martin Bacon Academy and other schools in Meridian Trust.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.