SEMH Teacher - Cheshire

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

In-house Training & Development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Nurture Teacher for an immediate start at a small, outstanding Specialist Provision in Altrincham, Cheshire. You will teach a balanced Primary Curriculum to Year 7 to 11 students in small groups of 6–7, supported by learning assistants, with excellent facilities and outdoor education opportunities.

The role offers GCSE subjects, a calm learning environment, and a chance to focus on nurturing learners.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status is essential.
• Experience teaching Primary KS2 or Secondary KS3/4 with Nurture Groups.
• Previous experience in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach a balanced Primary Curriculum to small groups (6–7 students).
• Contribute to nurture provision and support student progress.
• Work under supervision with learning assistants in a calm environment.

Skills

QTS required

Nurture group experience

UK school experience

safeguarding training current

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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