Nurture Class Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?*

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Job Title:
Secondary Nurture Class Teacher
Location:
New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ

Salary:
Up to £45,000.00 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota: 8:30am – 4:30pm daily | Wednesdays until 5:00pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
January 2026
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

Are you a passionate, creative educator who believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive?

At New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, we are looking for an exceptional Secondary Nurture Class Teacher to join our supportive, forward-thinking community. Here, we celebrate the potential in every learner, and you will play a pivotal role in helping pupils with SEMH and additional needs build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning in a nurturing, structured environment.

About the Role

You will lead a dedicated nurture group, delivering a curriculum that is engaging, meaningful, and grounded in the principles of nurture. Your role will help break down barriers to learning, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and empowered. You will support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development, fostering independence, self-belief, and a growth mindset.

Working closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals, you will create a structured, supportive environment where pupils can flourish. You will also guide and mentor support staff, helping them contribute effectively to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver well-structured, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs and strengths of pupils
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, using assessment meaningfully to inform teaching
• Set high expectations that motivate, challenge, and inspire learners
• Lead a group of pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, providing a structured, balanced timetable that includes academic learning, emotional support, and consistent routines
• Ensure EHCP objectives are met and pupils make strong progress
• Build trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries
• Promote positive behaviour, attitudes to learning, and emotional wellbeing through consistent, supportive approaches
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external agencies to support pupils’ holistic development
• Mentor support staff and ensure effective teamwork in delivering nurture and learning outcomes

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A full UK driving licence
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEMH or additional learning needs
• Creativity, resilience, and a calm, reflective teaching style
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A deep belief in the power of education to change lives

At New Barn School, you’ll be part of a compassionate, skilled team who believe in transforming lives through education. You’ll have the freedom to be creative, the support to grow professionally, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for young people who need it most.

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 – 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people…