Nurture Teacher

Salary: £34,398 - £48,913 per year (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)

Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus for Qualified Teachers

Category: Education, Position Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hours: 40 hours per week

As part of a strategic growth plan, a brand-new SEND Secondary School opened in September 2025 in Surrey. The school caters to young people aged 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.

Our students access a broad curriculum aligned with national standards but personalised to their unique interests. With small class sizes, high levels of support, and a multi-disciplinary intervention team, we ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve.

We are seeking a Nurture Teacher to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the school's journey from its early stages. You will be based at our main site with occasional requirements to work at our nearby satellite site.

Main Purpose:

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning for students with complex needs. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties and may present with challenging behaviours. You will work to create a supportive environment that fosters both academic and emotional growth.

• Curriculum Delivery: Contribute to the development of a curriculum that addresses the educational, physical, and social needs of students.

• Planning & Assessment: Maintain short, medium, and long-term plans; set and review personalised targets to optimise individual learning.

• Collaboration: Work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to EHC plans, PEP, and LAC reviews.

• Reporting: Monitor and report progress to parents, senior staff, and external funding bodies.

• Behaviour Management: Use non-confrontational methods to manage challenging behaviours in line with school policies.

• Professional Awareness: Stay current on issues regarding autism to ensure effective lesson planning and delivery.

Requirement Details

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in special school settings, specifically with ASC and SEND
• Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum and strong National Curriculum knowledge
• Understanding of SEMH needs and complex presentations

How to Apply

To apply or learn more about this position, please contact:

Contact: Paul Hirchfield

Phone: [phone removed]

Email: [email removed]

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university