Nurture Teacher

Amegreen Children’s Services; Theale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance 4x salary

Health cash plan

CPD time Fridays

Free hot lunch daily

On-site lunch

Pension with employer contributions

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance program

Discounts and rewards

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Amegreen Education is recruiting a Nurture Teacher for Haywards Farm School. You will deliver a mainstream KS2/KS3 curriculum in a nurturing, therapeutic setting, focusing on pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.

The role emphasizes a high adult-to-child ratio, wellbeing, and collaborative practice with therapists and families. Working hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with CPD time and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within KS2 and the ability to teach across KS2/3.
• Has a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience.
• Is open to learning and applying therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons for KS2/KS3 pupils within a therapeutic framework.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs and support re-engagement with education.
• Foster strong relationships to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Collaborate with therapists, support staff and external professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress and report on academic and social development.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment that promotes wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

KS2/KS3 experience

National Curriculum knowledge

Inclusive education

Patience and resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

Haywards Farm School

Permanent - Full-time -Term time plus 10 inset days

Role Setting

Amegreen Education is a group of independent SEND schools across West Berkshire. Our students require high levels of care, engagement and support, and we are committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for both students and staff.

To support staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance, our working hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with minimal additional responsibilities outside these hours. Each day includes briefings and debriefings, and staff are provided with a free cooked lunch.

We also offer a dedicated weekly afternoon for CPD, planning and preparation when students are not on site.

At Amegreen, we offer a competitive salary scale that broadly mirrors the National Teacher Pay Scale, alongside an enhanced company pension scheme with an award-winning provider.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils, providing a supportive and structured environment that helps them re-engage with education. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join our nurturing and therapeutic educational setting. This is a unique opportunity to deliver a high-quality, mainstream curriculum while supporting pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.

You will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• The school has small class sizes and high adult ratio to reflect the needs of our children while having high aspirations for their academic success.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum for KS2 and KS3 pupils
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils within a therapeutic framework
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, support staff and external professionals
• Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices in the classroom
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, both academically and socially
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes wellbeing and resilience

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching within KS2 and the ability to teach across KS2/3
• Has a strong understanding of the national curriculum
• Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience
• Is open to learning and applying therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and families

Working Pattern and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments
• Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year
• Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency
• Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions
• Hot lunch cooked on site every day
• Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice
• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast
• Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
• Company sick pay scheme available after 6 months’ service
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards
• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)

Equality and Diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. All employees must complete mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training. Successful candidates will complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.