Nurture Teacher

Esland Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland Doncaster School is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to deliver a Nurture Provision for primary-aged pupils and those not yet ready for the secondary curriculum.

You will plan and deliver a targeted curriculum, working closely with leaders to support vulnerable students and promote inclusive teaching and safeguarding. QTS and a relevant degree are essential, with experience in SEMH settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree are essential.
• Experience delivering a topic-based curriculum in SEN settings is preferred.
• Experience with pupils who have Anxiety, SEMH, ASD and/or ADHD is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a targeted curriculum for vulnerable pupils at primary age or progressing to the secondary curriculum.
• Deliver a Nurture Provision and work with leadership to support students to fulfil potential.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Inclusion & safeguarding

Behaviour-support strategies

Primary-level teaching

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Job description

SEN Teacher

Are you looking for a SEN specialist teaching role where pupil lead care, relationships and and work life balance genuinely matter?

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Esland Doncaster School

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £37,137 to £43,194 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 onwards

Job Start: October 2026 to January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join our brand new SEN school, commencing our next phase of expanding our team!

The school provides education to day pupils, and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time.

We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

We are seeking an experienced SEN teacher to deliver a Nurture Provision, particularly at primary level. You will play a vital role working alongside our leadership team to support our amazing students to fulfil their potential and to develop their skills.

About the role

The role entails planning and delivery of a targeted curriculum for some of our most vulnerable pupils, who are either of primary age or who are not yet ready to access our secondary curriculum.

The role would be suitable for teachers with experience of delivering a topic based curriculum and of working with pupils with Anxiety, Emotionally based School Avoidance, ASD and/or ADHD.

Qualified Teacher Status is essential, however exceptions may be made for candidates who demonstrate significant experience and impact in a school or nursery setting and have the ability to access a school based qualification pathway in the future (the advertised pay rate will likely not apply if QTS is not held).

Financial security

• Competitive salary (£37,137 to £43,194 DOE), reviewed annually
• Esland education pension scheme — double matched up to 20% (total contribution up to 30%)
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance (4x basic salary)

Wellbeing & support

• Comprehensive, paid induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme (including Online GP 24/7)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green Hybrid and EV car scheme

Development & progression

• Clear career development opportunities (100+ internal promotions last year)
• Monthly recognition awards
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500)
• Access to E‑Together benefits and discounts

Most importantly, the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference to a child’s life within a supportive team.

Requirements for a SEN Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
• An understanding of SEND, particularly SEMH
• Demonstrable and extensive experience and impact in a school or nursery setting
• Strong inclusive teaching and behaviour‑support strategies
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.