SEMH Teacher - Cheshire

Prospero Teaching; Ashley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an SEMH Nurture Teacher in Cheshire for a long-term post. You will teach a balanced Primary Curriculum to Year 7 to 11 students requiring extra support, in a calm, supportive environment. Classes are small (6–7 students) and you’ll be supported by learning assistants. The role starts September 2026 and runs to July 2027, with potential extension; temporary, full-time hours 8:30–3:30.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role.
• Eligible to teach Primary KS2 or Secondary KS3/4 with Nurture Groups experience.
• Previous experience in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach a balanced Primary Curriculum to small groups (up to 6–7 students).
• Work with learning assistants to support student progress.
• Deliver nurture provisions within a specialist setting.

Skills

QTS (UK)

Nurture Groups experience

UK school experience

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS (UK)

Job description

SEMH Nurture Teacher - Cheshire

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Nurture Teacher for an immediate start. You will be responsible for teaching a balanced Primary Curriculum to Year 7 to 11 students who need that little extra support and guidance. This timetable would be suitable for a qualified teacher who is looking to focus on smaller groups, as opposed to 30 students.

The school is a small but outstanding Specialist Provision and you will be teaching groups of up to 6 or 7 students and you will be ably supported by skilful learning assistants. Facilities are outstanding and include sensory rooms, a nature garden, and access to a protected nature trail which is perfect for outdoor education during the summer months!

The school offers GCSE subjects for its students and prides itself on offering a supportive, calm environment for learning.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location Altrincham, Cheshire
• Position Nurture Teacher
• Type of work Long term Teacher cover
• Start date September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration July 2027, subject to extension / review
• End date (if applicable) N/A
• Contract type - Temporary, Temp to Perm
• Full time/part time Full
• Minimum rate of pay - GBP168/day
• Hours 8:30 am 3.30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential for this role
• Either qualified to teach Primary KS2 or Secondary KS3/4 with relevant experience of Nurture Groups
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team