Job description
Passionate About Helping Young Learners Thrive? This Nurture Teacher Role in Newcastle Could Be Perfect for You!
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £150 to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term | Full-time (5 days per week required)
Are you a compassionate, dedicated educator with a strong understanding of social, emotional, and behavioural needs? Do you excel at building trust, boosting confidence, and helping students overcome barriers to learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
GSL Education are seeking a nurturing, skilled Nurture Teacher to support students in inclusive, forward-thinking schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. This role is ideal for teachers who are passionate about helping young people develop emotionally, socially, and academically within a supportive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Nurture Teacher:
* Creating a warm, safe, and structured learning environment for students with additional social and emotional needs
* Delivering differentiated lessons that promote emotional resilience, confidence, and academic progress
* Supporting students to develop self-regulation, communication, and social interaction skills
* Working closely with SEN teams, pastoral staff, and external agencies
* Implementing nurture principles to foster trust, belonging, and secure relationships
* Monitoring progress and adapting support to meet individual learner needs
What We’re Looking for in a Nurture Teacher:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
* Experience working with students with SEMH, behavioural needs, or in nurture/group intervention settings
* Exceptional relationship-building, empathy, and communication skills
* A calm, patient approach with strong behaviour management
* A commitment to working 5 days per week
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Ready to make a real difference in young learners’ lives? Click Apply Now and send us your CV today!