KS3 Nurture Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London is seeking a qualified teacher to lead a Key Stage 3 nurture class. This role involves delivering a tailored curriculum that promotes emotional regulation and independence among pupils with autism and other learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will possess excellent classroom management skills, a reflective approach, and experience in multidisciplinary settings. The contract is permanent, term-time only, with a competitive salary and several benefits to support mental and physical health.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle-to-Work schemes

Family Growth Support

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with autism or learning difficulties.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills.
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons for various learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and emotional development.

Skills

Teaching pupils with autism

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job 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. You will work within a multidisciplinary team – speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts and pastoral staff – to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.

Key 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 staff meetings, CPD and other school events.
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents and pupil progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and policy development as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with autism or learning difficulties.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills.
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons for a range of learning styles and abilities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• A reflective, proactive and solution‑focused approach.

Desirable

• Knowledge of TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS or similar frameworks.
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and positive behaviour support.
• Ability to deliver a nurture‑based curriculum and contribute to social/emotional learning.
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory reporting.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £39,000 – £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience (not pro‑rata).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm).

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only. Start: December 2025. (UK applicants only; no sponsorship.)

Benefits include Life Assurance, Pension scheme with optional contributions, full mental‑health and physical‑health support, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) providing health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discount options in the UK and abroad, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase scheme, Critical Illness cover, Family Growth Support and paid fertility treatment support.

Work‑Life Balance: 4‑Day Working Week trial – 80% contractual hours for 100% pay after successful probation.

Application Notice

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.