Primary Teacher (Nurture Provision)

Are you a passionate primary teacher who believes that every child deserves the right support to thrive? We are launching an exciting and innovative Nurture Hub designed to support pupils with cognition and learning needs as they transition from primary to secondary school. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a forward-thinking, inclusive provision that puts relationships, consistency and ambition at the centre of learning.

Working with a small cohort, you will support pupils as they transition from Year 6 to Year 7. This role is central to delivering a consistent, relational and inclusive provision that reduces anxiety, builds confidence and enables pupils to successfully access and reintegrate into mainstream secondary education.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent primary practitioner with a nurturing approach
• Understands how to adapt teaching for learners with additional needs
• Values consistency, structure and relational practice
• Can inspire confidence in pupils who may feel anxious or overwhelmed
• Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life

In this role you will:

• Work with a small cohort and make genuine impact using primary-style approaches in our secondary setting
• Use primary-informed pedagogy to scaffold learning and support pupils with cognitive processing needs
• Design learning that reduces cognitive load, builds independence and resilience and supports small-step progression
• Plan and deliver a broad, ambitious and adapted curriculum across core subjects (English, Maths, History, Geography and Religious Studies)
• Implement assessment for learning to adapt teaching and monitor progress, providing feedback that helps students move forward
• Explicitly teach learning strategies, organisational skills and independence
• Establish predictable routines and structures to reduce anxiety
• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment where all students feel valued, helping pupils to remain in their local school and peer community
• Take part in wider school life, including enrichment activities and extra-curricular opportunities
• Play an active role in supporting the school’s commitment to raising achievement for all

We offer:

• The opportunity to shape a pioneering provision
• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• A collaborative and supported team
• The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• 121 coaching
• Ongoing professional development

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive as you support them to gradually integrate into mainstream lessons, we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included in the attached information pack. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Fran Townsend via email fran.townsend@teignmouthschool.co.uk (SENDCo).

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust.