KS3 Nurture Teacher

Outcomes First Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in London is seeking a qualified teacher to lead a small Key Stage 3 nurture class. The role involves delivering a curriculum tailored to individual EHCPs, while promoting life skills, emotional regulation, and independence. Candidates must have UK QTS or an equivalent qualification and a strong understanding of special educational needs. This position offers comprehensive benefits including mental health support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform offering various discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using school systems.
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide holistic support.

Skills

Compassionate

Collaborative communication

Flexibility in teaching

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

You will lead a small Key Stage 3 nurture class, delivering a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to individual EHCPs while promoting life skills, emotional regulation, communication, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Use a range of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to meet individual needs
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using school systems
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide holistic support
• Participate in school life, including staff meetings, CPD, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents, and pupil progress
• Contribute to curriculum planning and policy development as required

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs

Skills & Traits

• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Creative & Flexible: Adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

About Baston House School

Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; hundreds of UK and international discounts; Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme; critical illness cover; family growth support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.