Nurture Teacher

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £34,398 - £48,913 per year (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)

Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for qualified teachers (paid in two instalments: 50 % after probation, 50 % after one year)

Location:

Surrey (including a satellite site as required)

Hours:

40 hours per week. Start 8:15 am. Finish:
Mon/Wed/Thu 4:45 pm, Tue 5:00 pm, Fri 4:00 pm

Contract:

Permanent, Full‑time

We are a new and growing SEND secondary school for young people aged 11‑16. The school supports students with social communication needs, emotional regulation challenges, and sensory processing differences (often associated with autism). Students benefit from a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with the national curriculum, personalised learning tailored to interests and needs, small class sizes and high staff‑to‑student ratios, and a dedicated multi‑disciplinary team.

As a Nurture Teacher you will deliver high‑quality teaching and support to students with additional needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties. Some pupils may display challenging behaviours, so a calm, supportive and adaptable approach is essential.

• Deliver and support a creative, inclusive curriculum
• Work closely within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Plan and deliver lessons (short, medium & long‑term)
• Set and review individual learning targets
• Monitor progress and provide reports to parents, team members, senior staff, examination and funding bodies
• Contribute to EHCPs, PEPs, LAC reviews and annual reviews
• Maintain an engaging and structured learning environment
• Stay up to date with best practice in autism education
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Be flexible and support across the school where needed

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in SEND settings, especially with ASC
• Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum
• Understanding of ASC and SEMH needs

Desirable

• Additional SEND qualifications
• Curriculum development experience for SEND learners
• Knowledge of co‑occurring conditions linked to autism

• Employment is subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
• The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Online checks may be carried out for shortlisted candidates
• The employer is committed to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07 % statutory holiday pay.