At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support a small Year 8 nurture group in a calm, structured environment.
- Company: Supportive SEND school in Derby focused on nurturing students.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time stability, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
- Qualifications: QTS and experience or interest in working with nurture groups or SEND.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
Enlightenment Education is recruiting a full-time Year 8 Nurture Teacher for a long-term position within a supportive Derby secondary SEND school. This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives in small-group, relational, nurture-based environments and can provide consistency for pupils who need additional emotional, social and academic support.
The Role
- Teaching a small Year 8 nurture group (typically 6-8 pupils)
- Delivering a primary-style, structured, calm curriculum within a secondary setting
- Teaching core subjects at an accessible level (English, maths, science, PHSE)
- Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, communication needs, challenging behaviour
- Building routines, confidence and readiness for learning
- Working closely with the SENDCo, pastoral team and parents
- Full-time hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
What We're Looking For
- QTS (Primary, Secondary or SEND routes all considered)
- Experience or interest in working with nurture groups, SEND or small-group teaching
- A relational, trauma-informed approach
- Someone calm, consistent and able to build trust
- Commitment to long-term stability for pupils
What We Offer
- Long-term, full-time stability
- Competitive weekly pay
- Supportive school environment
- Fast registration and ongoing agency support
- CPD opportunities in SEND, SEMH and nurture practice
If you're passionate about helping pupils re-engage with learning and thrive in a nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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