Nurture Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Professional development

Outreach opportunities

Bespoke training

Job summary

Shenstone Lodge School is seeking a nurture teacher to lead a small nurture group for primary pupils with SEMH needs. The role combines classroom teaching with supporting each pupil's emotional development alongside academic progress.

You will work with the onsite team and its outreach provision, with bespoke training offered. A recognised nurture qualification and experience leading nurture groups are essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher.
• Must hold a recognised nurture qualification.
• Experience leading nurture groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small nurture group for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Deliver personalised, engaging learning.
• Support children's emotional development alongside academic progress.
• Work with onsite team and outreach provision.
• Support children and their families.
• Contribute to a skilled, collaborative team.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Relationship building

Calm, flexible approach

Outreach collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher

Recognised nurture qualification

Job description

A nurture teacher post at Shenstone Lodge School, leading a small nurture group for primary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The work combines classroom teaching with supporting each pupil's emotional development alongside academic progress, and with working with families. The role spans the onsite school and its outreach provision, and bespoke training is offered. Applicants need a recognised nurture qualification and experience of leading nurture groups, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead a small nurture group for pupils with SEMH needs
• Deliver personalised, engaging learning
• Support children's emotional development alongside academic progress
• Work with the onsite team and outreach provision
• Support children and their families
• Contribute to a skilled, collaborative team

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher
• Recognised nurture qualification

Experience

• Experience of leading nurture groups

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Calm, flexible and solution-focused approach
• Working effectively across school and outreach settings

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Consent to an online search under KCSIE 2024
• Online checks and satisfactory references before interview

Other

• Passion for SEMH and inclusion

What’s offered

• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• Ongoing professional development in SEMH and nurture approaches
• Opportunities to work across specialist and outreach provision
• Bespoke training tailored to experience
• SEN allowance on top of salary