The posting
Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Do you believe that every learner deserves outstanding opportunities to succeed, thrive, and be celebrated for who they are?
At Yeoman Park Academy, we are seeking dedicated, creative and enthusiastic teachers to join our exceptional team and work with our wonderful learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher looking to begin your SEND journey or an experienced practitioner seeking a rewarding new challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Why join Yeoman Park Academy?
Yeoman Park Academy is an outstanding specialist academy for children and young people aged 3-18 with severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties. Situated in Mansfield Woodhouse, we support 138 pupils through a personalised, inclusive and highly nurturing approach to education.
Our Ofsted inspection recognised the academy as continuing to be Outstanding, reflecting our unwavering commitment to helping every learner achieve their fullest potential.
At the heart of everything we do is a belief that learning should be meaningful, ambitious and centred around the individual. We work closely with families, therapists and multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure our learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for their next stage in life.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Louise Maggio, [email protected] to arrange, or for further information
The opportunity
As a Teacher at Yeoman Park Academy, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and highly personalised learning experiences for learners with ASD and complex needs.
You'll work collaboratively with our Behaviour and Health Team, Therapy Teams, parents and carers to champion the needs of every learner and create opportunities for success both inside and beyond the classroom.
Our classes typically consist of around eight learners supported by dedicated teaching assistants, allowing you to develop meaningful relationships and truly understand each learner's individual strengths, interests and aspirations.
We are looking for teachers who can:
- Create engaging, creative and highly personalised learning experiences.
- Inspire and motivate learners through innovation, imagination and enthusiasm.
- Advocate passionately for children and young people with SEND.
- Develop learners' independence, communication and life skills.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Help transform everyday experiences into extraordinary learning opportunities.
For our older learners, our curriculum includes AQA Unit Award Scheme, AIM Awards Qualifications, celebrating individual achievement and recognising a broad range of skills and talents.
All teachers contribute to curriculum development through dedicated curriculum teams and benefit from additional non-contact time, reflecting our commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for people first and foremost. The successful candidate will share our values, believe passionately in inclusive education and be committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.
You will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners.
- Have an interest in, or experience of, Autism Spectrum Disorder and SEND.
- Be a positive and committed team player.
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
- Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and a solution-focused approach.
- Be determined to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
Applications are welcomed from:
- Primary-trained teachers
- Secondary-trained teachers
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Experienced teachers seeking a specialist SEND role
As part of Diverse Academies Trust's growing SEND provision, you will have opportunities to contribute to, learn from and influence SEND practice across a wider network of schools.
Why Join Yeoman Park Academy?
At Yeoman Park Academy, you'll become part of a highly supportive and dedicated team that genuinely believes in every child and in each other.
We offer:
- Outstanding support for teachers new to SEND.
- A collaborative and caring school culture.
- Small class sizes with strong staffing support.
- Opportunities to shape and develop our bespoke curriculum.
- Comprehensive professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- The chance to make a profound difference every single day.
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
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Because of the unique and rewarding nature of this role, we strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the academy before applying.
Come and meet our staff, experience our learning environment and see first-hand the incredible achievements of our learners.
To arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact: Louise Maggio, [email protected]
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 22nd November 2026
Interview date: tbc
Start date: January or April 2027
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Louise Maggio [email protected]
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.
