Nurture Teacher

KS3 Nurture Teacher SEN School Slough

Start Date: September 2025 (Interviews taking place now)

A specialist SEN school in Slough is seeking a dedicated and compassionate KS3 Nurture Teacher to join their team from September. The role will focus on delivering a nurturing, holistic approach to education for Key Stage 3 pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as additional learning challenges.

As a KS3 Nurture Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching a small group of pupils across core subjects including English, Maths, PSCHE, and Humanities. You will help build trust, consistency, and confidence in students through a nurturing curriculum and a structured, safe learning environment. Your approach will delay full transition into subject-specialist teaching to support the pupils social and emotional development, in line with the nurture group ethos.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, working within a committed and collaborative SEN team.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the KS3 curriculum

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional well-being

• Promote a nurturing environment with consistent routines and clear expectations

• Work closely with the SEN team to develop personalised learning plans

• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and social skills

• Monitor and record progress, adapting teteaching as needed

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience working in an SEN or SEMH environment

• Strong knowledge of the KS3 curriculum and ability to teach across core subjects

• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners and a flexible, compassionate approach

Working hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you are passionate about nurturing and inspiring KS3 learners in an SEN setting, apply today to arrange an interview.