SEND Teacher

Year 8 Nurture Teacher  Full Time  Long Term  Derby (DE)     Enlightenment Education
Enlightenment Education is recruiting a  full-time Year 8 Nurture Teacher  for a long-term position within a supportive Derby secondary SEND school. This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives in small-group, relational, nurture-based environments and can provide consistency for pupils who need additional emotional, social and academic support.

The Role      Teaching a  small Year 8 nurture group  (typically 6-8 pupils)

Delivering a  primary-style, structured, calm curriculum  within a secondary setting

Teaching core subjects at an accessible level (English, maths, science, PHSE)

Supporting pupils with  SEMH, SEND, communication needs, challenging behaviour

Building routines, confidence and readiness for learning

Working closely with the SENDCo, pastoral team and parents

Full-time hours:  Monday Friday, 8:30am3:30pm

What Were Looking For      QTS (Primary, Secondary or SEND routes all considered)

Experience or interest in working with nurture groups, SEND or small-group teaching

A relational, trauma-informed approach

Someone calm, consistent and able to build trust

Commitment to long-term stability for pupils

What We Offer      Long-term, full-time stability

Competitive weekly pay

Supportive school environment

Fast registration and ongoing agency support

CPD opportunities in SEND, SEMH and nurture practice

If youre passionate about helping pupils re-engage with learning and thrive in a nurturing environment, wed love to hear from you.