Job Title:Nurture Teacher
Location:Redhill, Surrey
Contract Type:Permanent, Full-time
Salary:£34,398 - £50,668 per year (M1 UPS2 Fringe) **Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher*
Hours:40 hours per week, Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.45pm. Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm
About the School
We are recruiting a Nurture Teacher for abrand-new SEND Secondary School opened in September 2025 in Surrey, supporting young people aged 1116 with social communication needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism. The school offers a therapeutic, nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong multi-disciplinary team.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Nurture Teacher is to deliver high quality teaching and learning for children and young people with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing needs, typically associated with autism. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties and may present with some challenging behaviours.
Key Duties
Plan and deliver nurture?based lessons tailored to pupils emotional, social, and academic needs
Create a calm, predictable classroom environment that supports regulation and engagement
Work closely with the pastoral, therapeutic, and teaching teams to support holistic development
Set and review personalised targets linked to EHCP outcomes
Track, assess, and report on pupil progress
Contribute to EHCP reviews, PEPs, LAC meetings, and multi?agency discussions
Support pupils with emotional regulation using agreed strategies and school policies
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to promote positive behaviour and learning
Stay informed about best practice in nurture approaches, trauma-informed teaching, and SEND
Candidate Requirements
PGCE, with QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, or social communication needs
Understanding of nurture principles, attachment?aware practice, and trauma?informed approaches
Ability to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi?disciplinary team
Experience developing personalised learning plans or bespoke curriculum pathways
Benefits Include:
Extensive training and professional development opportunities
Perkbox discounts on shopping, dining, gym memberships, and more
Cycle to Work and car scheme
Enhanced annual leave, sick pay, pension, and life assurance
24/7 GP access for you and your household
Health cash plan for everyday medical costs
Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and wellbeing support
£1,000 refer a friend bonus
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people while developing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking school.
Welcome bonus paid in two instalments: 50% after successful probation and 50% after one year of service.
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