Job Description:

Nurture Teacher (Year 8)
Location: West Drayton
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Salary: £200 - £240+ per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurture Teacher to join a specialist secondary provision supporting students aged 11-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This position will focus on leading a Year 8 nurture group, delivering a carefully tailored curriculum that builds confidence, resilience, and academic progress while addressing barriers to learning. You will work closely with a small cohort of students, creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where they can thrive both socially and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across core subjects and personal development areas for a Year 8 nurture group.
• Implement nurture group principles, focusing on emotional regulation, social skills, and academic catch-up.
• Support individualised learning programmes that meet the diverse needs of students with SEMH.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour positively and effectively.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging students to build trust, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support student progress.
• Monitor and report on academic and personal development outcomes, adapting strategies as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) is essential.
• Experience teaching students with SEMH needs, ideally within a nurture or specialist provision setting.
• Knowledge of nurture group principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to plan and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum for Key Stage 3.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills, with a calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A passion for helping disadvantaged young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs.
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team that values collaboration and professional growth.
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities in SEMH, nurture, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Rewarding work in a small-class environment where relationships are at the heart of learning.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or can send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'