Nurture Teacher

Job Details

• Job Title: Nurture Teacher
• Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
• Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
• Start: September 2026
• UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At Belmont School, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to lead our Nurture Group - creating a supportive, therapeutic and inspiring environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, develop key life skills and achieve their full potential.

As our Nurture Teacher, you will lead a small group of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, delivering a personalised, developmentally informed curriculum rooted in nurture principles. You'll create a safe, home-like environment where pupils feel secure, valued and ready to engage in learning - helping them overcome barriers and thrive both academically and emotionally.

Working closely with support staff, families and external professionals, you'll play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for every child.

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons that meet individual needs
• Lead and develop the Nurture Group provision, embedding nurture principles in daily practice
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development
• Monitor, assess and track progress, ensuring EHCP targets are met and exceeded
• Create a structured, nurturing environment balancing learning, routine and care
• Support and guide support staff, including timetabling and classroom practice
• Promote positive behaviour and attitudes to learning using consistent, therapeutic approaches
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies to support each child's journey

• Has attained QTS/PCGE or equivalent
• Is passionate about nurture-based, child-centred education
• Understands that all behaviour is communication
• Can create a calm, safe and structured environment for learning

Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school in Rawtenstall for boys aged 11-18 with SEMH needs, easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.

We provide a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported. Small classes, personalised pathways, and on-site therapeutic support help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Our broad curriculum blends academic, vocational, and creative opportunities to prepare pupils for a successful future.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" /b> - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.