Nurture Teacher in Lichfield

TeacherActive Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Lichfield is seeking a qualified Nurture Teacher to lead a small nurture environment and work with the onsite team and outreach provision.

You will deliver personalised and engaging learning, supporting pupils' emotional and academic development while building strong relationships with children and families across school and outreach settings.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurture teacher with a recognised nurture qualification.
• Experience leading nurture groups supporting SEMH pupils.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, nurture-based approaches.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Calm, flexible, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small nurture environment and collaborate with the onsite team.
• Deliver personalised and engaging learning experiences.
• Support pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Work with children and families across school and outreach settings.

Skills

Nurture qualification

Lead nurture groups

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approaches

Build relationships with families

Calm, flexible, solution-focused

Job description

Nurture Teacher in Lichfield

Are you a qualified Nurture Teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs?

Do you have experience leading nurture groups and using trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches?

Can you build strong, trusting relationships with children and families while supporting both their emotional and academic development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Lichfield that provides educational and pastoral support for primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs. The setting offers a supportive, compassionate and collaborative environment, with a strong focus on nurture, inclusion and helping pupils achieve positive outcomes.

The school is looking to take on a Nurture Teacher on a temp to perm basis, leading a small nurture environment while also working alongside the onsite team and outreach provision. The successful Nurture Teacher will deliver personalised and engaging learning, support pupils' emotional and academic development, and work closely with children and their families across both school and outreach settings.

The successful Nurture Teacher will have:

• A recognised nurture qualification
• Experience of leading nurture groups and supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and families
• A calm, flexible and solution-focused approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £120 to £140 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: WS14

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme