Teacher (Behaviour Support)

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an Inclusive Learning Teacher/Adviser to support children and young people in overcoming barriers to learning within the INclude Service. You will provide specialist teaching and targeted support, working with schools to implement inclusive practices for SEND and related needs, while driving collaborative work with health and social care partners.

The role emphasises safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and significant experience in mainstream or special education.
• Strong understanding of inclusive educational practice and national developments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with schools, families and partners.
• Good IT skills and ability to use digital systems effectively.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• A DBS enhanced check is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist teaching and targeted support to help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Work with schools and settings to develop inclusive practices for SEND, SEMH and SEND needs.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to develop inclusive provision across Nottingham city.
• Collaborate with education, health and social care partners to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience in mainstream or special ed

Inclusive education understanding

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Flexibility

Organisation

Driving licence & vehicle

DBS check required

Education

QTS

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, NCC Teaching 27.5

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is TO3 + TLR 2 - £5,859

Location: Dragon Court, 1 Woolsthorpe Close, Nottingham, NG8 3BP

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About The Role

Inclusive Learning Teacher / Adviser

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are looking for a skilled and committed professional to join our INclude Service. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with children and young people, providing specialist teaching and targeted support to help them overcome barriers to learning and engage successfully in education. You will also work alongside schools and education settings, offering expert advice and guidance to develop inclusive practices for children and young people with SEND and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Through direct intervention, assessment, and collaborative working, you will help ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and reach their full potential.

Working collaboratively with education, health, and social care partners, you will support schools to remove barriers to learning, improve outcomes, and promote positive educational experiences for all learners. You will also contribute to service development, staff training, and the continuous improvement of inclusive provision across Nottingham city.

The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and a passion for driving positive change for children and young people.

If you are ready to make a real difference and help shape inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status


• Several years experience in mainstream or special education


• Strong understanding of inclusive educational practice and current national developments, including recent Department for Education reforms and guidance.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners.


• Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications and digital systems effectively.


• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.


• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.


• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here .

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Tim Baker, Team Manager, by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 8th October 2026 12pm

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 15th October 2026 at Loxley House

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually


• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%


• Smart Working – to support your work life balance


• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.