Nurture Teacher; SEN

Nurture Teacher | Brand-New SEND Secondary School

Location:

Chaldon/Caterham, Surrey

Salary: £34,398 - £50,668 (M1 - UPS2 Fringe) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a passionate educator who believes that emotional well-being is the foundation of academic success? We are seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a pioneering team at a brand-new, specialist secondary school catering to students with Autism (ASC) and associated social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing school from the ground up, shaping the environment and curriculum for young people (ages 11-16) who require a more supportive, therapeutic approach to learning.

As a Nurture Teacher, you will move beyond traditional instruction to provide a holistic educational experience. You will:

• Lead a Nurture Group: Create a safe, predictable, and stimulating classroom environment where students feel secure enough to learn.
• Personalise Learning: Develop and deliver differentiated lesson plans tailored to individual EHC plans, ensuring every student makes progress at their own pace.
• Collaborate: Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate therapeutic strategies into daily classroom life.
• Empower Students: Use non-confrontational, trauma-informed strategies to help students manage their emotions and develop social communication skills.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential.
• SEND
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience working with students with ASC/SEMH is vital.
• Resilience & Empathy: A genuine "nurture" mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Adaptability: The skill to pivot lessons based on the energy and needs of the classroom.

• Significant Welcome Bonus: £5,000 (for Qualified Teachers).
• Professional Growth: Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways for career progression within a supportive group.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including life assurance, enhanced pension, sick pay, and access to financial wellbeing platforms like Wagestream and Perkbox.
• Work-Life Balance: Dedicated finish times (including a 4:00 PM finish on Fridays).

To discuss this role in confidence or to request a full job description, please reach out to Paul Hirchfield:

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.