At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing space for students needing extra support and guidance.
- Company: Supportive secondary school in Wakefield with a focus on student wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for permanent position and professional development.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team dedicated to changing students' trajectories.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them re-engage with learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with secondary students, SEN, and behaviour support is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 £ per year.
Some students just need the right space, and the right person, to thrive. We’re working with a secondary school in Wakefield to find a confident and compassionate Nurture Room Leader to take the lead in a dedicated support space from September. This is a full-time role where you’ll shape a calm, consistent environment for students who need a different approach to succeed.
The role
You’ll be leading the nurture provision within the school, supporting students who may be struggling with behaviour, emotional regulation, or engagement in mainstream lessons. Your focus will be on building trust, restoring confidence, and helping students re-engage with learning at a pace that works for them. This is a role with real autonomy and impact, you’ll set the tone, routines, and expectations within the nurture space.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and managing the day‑to‑day running of the nurture room
- Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Implementing behaviour and emotional support strategies
- Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
- Tracking progress, both academically and emotionally
- Creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment
What we’re looking for
This role suits someone experienced, steady, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach. You’ll ideally have:
- Strong experience working with secondary‑aged students
- A background in SEN, behaviour support, or pastoral care
- Experience working with students with SEMH needs
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent way
- An understanding of trauma‑informed or nurture‑based approaches
The kind of person who thrives here
You’re calm under pressure and don’t take things personally. You understand that behaviour tells a story, and you’re patient enough to listen. You might be:
- Naturally authoritative, but always kind
- Consistent and fair, someone students learn to trust quickly
- Resilient, able to reset and go again, even on tough days
- A strong relationship‑builder, with both students and staff
You’ll be the steady presence students rely on, the one who helps them feel safe enough to try again.
Why this role matters
This isn’t just about managing behaviour. It’s about changing trajectories. The nurture room can be the difference between a student disengaging completely or finding their way back into school life.
Nurture Room Leader in Wakefield employer: Protocol Education Ltd
At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Nurture Room Leader in Wakefield, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while benefiting from ongoing professional development and training. Our culture values compassion, resilience, and collaboration, ensuring that you feel empowered and supported in your role as you help students thrive.
