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Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing CPD

Weekly payments

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Nurture Group Teacher for a small specialist secondary school in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday during term time, with a temp-to-perm contract and an ASAP start.

You will teach a nurture group of 11 to 16-year-olds needing extra pastoral support, planning lessons around each pupil and establishing calm, predictable routines with the help of support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist, alternative provision or mainstream school.
• Ability to adapt the curriculum across different ability levels.
• A calm and consistent approach to behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a nurture group of secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Creating lessons pitched to each pupil's starting point.
• Developing literacy, numeracy and confidence.
• Setting a clear routine for the school day.
• Working with support staff and the pastoral team on each pupil's plan.
• Measuring progress against individual targets and reporting to school leaders.
• Working with parents and carers.

Skills

SEMH experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or ECT

Job description

Nurture Group Teacher – Wigan, Greater Manchester

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time

Contract: Temp to perm

A Nurture Group Teacher is required for a small specialist secondary school in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The role is full-time and temp to perm, paying £180 to £230 per day, with an ASAP start. You'll teach a small nurture group of 11 to 16-year-olds who need extra pastoral support after struggling in previous schools, planning lessons around each pupil and setting calm, predictable routines with the help of support staff. We welcome applications from qualified teachers and ECTs.

About the School

This is a small specialist school for secondary-aged pupils in the Wigan area. Staff work with low pupil numbers, so each young person follows an individualised programme with pastoral support throughout the day.

Your Responsibilities

• Teaching a nurture group of secondary pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Creating lessons pitched to each pupil's starting point
• Developing literacy, numeracy and confidence
• Setting a clear routine for the school day
• Working with support staff and the pastoral team on each pupil's plan
• Measuring progress against individual targets and reporting to school leaders
• Working with parents and carers

Requirements

• Experience with pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist, alternative provision or mainstream school
• Ability to adapt the curriculum across different ability levels
• A calm and consistent approach to behaviour
• The right to work in the UK

You’ll be a patient, nurturing and dedicated teacher who can build strong relationships with young people who have found school hard.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.