Nurture Teacher

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Job Title: Nurture Teacher

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX

Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: March 2026

UK applicants only; this role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first. That’s why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now is the perfect time to join #team

OFG!

Belmont Secondary School is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Nurture Teacher to lead and develop our Nurture Group supporting pupils who need connection, consistency, and belief in their potential.

This role offers the opportunity to work with small groups of pupils, where relationships come first and progress is measured not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.

You’ll not just teach lessons; you’ll help pupils rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and rediscover success in education. Working closely with the Nurture Lead, you will take ownership of teaching, learning, and wellbeing within the nurture provision while helping embed nurture principles across the wider school.

• Deliver high-quality, nurturing teaching tailored to individual pupil needs
• Create a calm, safe, and structured environment that supports emotional growth and positive behaviour
• Plan and deliver a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with nurture and developmental principles
• Monitor and celebrate progress, including EHCP outcomes and personal development
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals
• Lead and support designated staff while contributing to reviews and multi‑agency meetings
• Play an active role in school life, maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards
• Support learning both on‑site and off‑site in a safe, engaging and structured way

You are a patient, resilient and empathetic teacher who understands that relationships are the foundation of learning.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE and a relevant degree
• Be passionate about nurture provision and improving outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs
• Understand or be eager to develop nurture group principles and trauma‑informed practice
• Create environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn
• Maintain high expectations while supporting individual pathways to success
• Build positive partnerships with families, colleagues and external agencies
• Be reflective, adaptable and motivated to contribute to whole‑school development
• Demonstrate strong safeguarding awareness and professional integrity

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.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young peoples lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are…