Nurture Teacher

Broadland High Ormiston Academy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Nurture Teacher to lead the curriculum delivery in our Year 8/9 nurture provision – Stepping Stones Plus. The role includes teaching literacy and numeracy, alongside other subjects, and running nurture activities to support vulnerable pupils transitioning to Key Stage 4.

We value high-quality teaching, specialist support for those with EHCPs, and a focus on wellbeing and progression.

Qualifications

• Teaching literacy and numeracy within a Year 8/9 nurture provision.
• Experience with pupils who have EHCPs.
• Commitment to enabling progression to Key Stage 4.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum delivery in the Year 8/9 nurture provision.
• Teach literacy and numeracy, alongside other subjects, and run nurture activities.
• Support a smooth transition for vulnerable pupils into Key Stage 4.

Skills

Literacy teaching

Numeracy teaching

Nurture provision

KS3 Year 8/9 delivery

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Nurture Teacher to lead the curriculum delivery in our Year 8/9 nurture provision - Stepping Stones Plus. The role will include teaching literacy and numeracy, alongside other subjects, nurture activities and ensuring a successful transition for some of our most vulnerable pupils into key stage 4. Many of the pupils you will be working with have Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). The role is offered for a fixed term period until 31 August 2027.

At Broadland High Ormiston Academy, we are committed to providing a happy and inspiring learning environment in which all students and staff can grow, develop and flourish. We have high aspirations for every student both in their academic studies and their wider curriculum.

Our academy has a proud history of academic success and pastoral care. We value our staff highly, through support for continuing professional development and through a focus on workload and focusing on what really makes a difference to our students.

We want every student and member of staff to aspire to achieve excellence in all that they do. Our academy consistently performs above national averages in both attainment and progress at the end of Key Stage 4. This success is driven through our unwavering focus on high quality teaching and learning in every lesson, every day for every student. We fully prepare our students for life beyond the academy with a broad, rich, and cohesive curriculum that enables them to become well-rounded and responsible citizens, ready to pursue their future ambitions with passion and integrity.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.