Position: Nurture Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £22,853 - £39,179 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Bedford

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable students and making a meaningful impact in the education and training sector as Nurture Teacher? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Academics is partnering with an exceptional SEMH school in Bedford to find a dedicated Nurture Teacher to lead their KS2/3 Nurture provision. This exciting opportunity involves creating and delivering a personalized curriculum for students who are not yet ready to engage with the secondary curriculum. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with challenges such as anxiety, emotionally-based school avoidance, ADHD, and/or ASD.

While Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred, we are open to considering candidates without QTS who can demonstrate substantial experience and a positive impact in a school or nursery setting.

This independent SEMH school in Bedford provides tailored education for up to 50 children aged 8-18, with a special focus on students who have faced extended disengagement from education. Through its Turning the Curve provision, the school offers vital support to those who have struggled in mainstream environments.

The Nurture Teacher role is perfect for someone who shares the school's mission to create a safe, nurturing, and accepting environment for students who need it the most. The role also offers a supportive and balanced work environment, prioritizing staff wellbeing.

Key Benefits of the Nurture Teacher Role in Bedford:

Ongoing professional development opportunities in the education and training sector
Supportive, inclusive work environment
Access to a variety of employee benefits, including an internal rewards app, high street discounts, and pension scheme
Staff recognition awards
Competitive salary
Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)
Excellent career progression, with over 50 colleagues promoted last year
Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District for a relaxing getaway
A rewarding, dynamic role with variety and no risk of monotony

Are you ready to make a difference and be part of a school in Bedford that values both students and staff? If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable children and providing them with the opportunities they deserve in the education and training sector, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Gary at Academics today to register your interest and book an interview. Interviews will be held in the coming weeks.