Full Time Secondary Science and/or Maths Teacher required for our Communication and Interaction School  

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 in Science and/or Maths within the secondary phase of the school with some work with primary phase pupils. All of our staff also support the delivery of our bespoke social communication curriculum and work to develop life skills for pupils preparing them for their transition to adult life.

The Fusion Academy,  a school for children and young people aged 7-19 with communication and interaction needs and/or autism. The school has just achieved its final stage of growth and is offering support to 90 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. 

Salary - M Scale to UPS with SEN 1/2 allowance (depending on experience within specialist settings) - as a practitioner you will work with the other Science and Maths leads within school to develop GCSE and Entry Level qualifications.  Teaching will be across the secondary phase with some opportunities to gain an overview of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

The start date for this position is  20th August 2025 . The induction period will take place during the summer break and the dates will be confirmed if successful.  

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 a Tunde Read or Katie Noon (Co-Heads of School). Visits to the school prior to applying are welcome. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 12:00pm (midday)

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6th May 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.