Trauma-Informed Nurture Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional learning in nurture and**

Supportive leadership team

Welcoming school community

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced, caring, trauma-informed primary teacher to lead a new nurture class for children needing extra support with social, emotional and behavioural development.

You will work with support staff, families and allied agencies to create a calm, predictable space where pupils build confidence and relationships, using Boxall Profile assessments to track progress and support pupils as they move back into mainstream classes.

Qualifications

• Hold a primary teaching qualification and GTCS registration.
• Experience or real interest in nurture principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Able to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Reflective, flexible and effective in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new nurture class for children needing extra social, emotional and behavioural support.
• Plan and deliver creative, child-centred learning using assessments to track progress.
• Support pupils to move back into mainstream classes and monitor their progress.
• Collaborate with support staff, families and allied agencies to provide holistic support.
• Create a calm, predictable learning space that supports pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

Reflective practice

Team collaboration

Education

Primary teaching qualification (GTCS)

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced, caring, trauma-informed primary teacher to lead a new nurture class for children needing extra support with social, emotional and behavioural development.

You will work with support staff, families and allied agencies to create a calm, predictable space where pupils build confidence and relationships, using Boxall Profile assessments to track progress and support pupils as they move back into mainstream classes.