Teacher

Why join Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?

We are a specialist unit within one of our primary academies academy based in Mansfield. The setting is for pupils aged 3-11 who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental health needs (SEMH).

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

The opportunity

We are looking for a skilled, outstanding, creative, and committed primary SEN teacher to deliver a fun and exciting curriculum.

The successful candidate should have good interpersonal skills as they will be working as a part of a much wider team and will be communicating with parents who themselves may need support This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference in the children's and their family's lives.

Qualified teacher status is essential, and experience of teaching SEND in a special school environment would be desirable. However, we would welcome applications from early career teachers or those in the early stages of their careers who would like to develop their skills in a special school environment. All applicants would be required to support the development of new initiatives across the academy and Trust.

The successful candidate will:

Ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in lessons is of the highest possible quality.

Ensure high quality classroom management and maintain good classroom discipline.

Closely monitor children’s progress against pre-determined targets according to whole academy and trust policies.

Maintain high expectations of children and ensure that teaching approaches and materials are commensurate with the child’s capability so that the optimum standard of achievement is reached.

Essential

Has a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity.

Share the responsibilities required to enable the teams to function successfully.

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 Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.

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: Sunday 30 September 2026

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.