KS3 Teacher Needed in Beckenham

Position: KS3 Nurture Teacher

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Are you a creative and dedicated teacher who wants to make a real difference? Baston House School, part of Options Autism within the Outcomes First Group, is seeking a KS3 Nurture Teacher to support and inspire our Key Stage 3 students, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team—including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts, and pastoral staff—working together to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.

• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Use a range of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to meet individual needs
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using school systems
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide holistic support
• Participate in school life, including staff meetings, CPD, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents, and pupil progress
• Contribute to curriculum planning and policy development as required

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree

Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs

Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges

Creative & Flexible: You’ll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each pupil to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every pupil is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.