Nurture Teacher

Job Details

Location:

Bedford School - Silsoe, Bedford

Department:
Education

Salary: £28,618–£41,137 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

Full time (Monday to Friday)

Esland's Bedford School are seeking a Nurture teacher to lead delivery in our Year 7 Nurture provision. The role entails planning and delivery of a targeted curriculum for some of our most vulnerable pupils who are not yet ready to access our secondary curriculum. The role would be suitable for teachers with either primary or secondary QTS. Experience of working with pupils with anxiety, Emotionally-based School Avoidance and/or ASD would be preferred.

Esland Bedford School is an independent SEMH special school for up to 50 children aged 8‑18. The school provides education to day pupils, and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time. We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings, and we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

• A competitive salary between £28,618 and £41,137 reviewed annually
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, double matched up to 20%, meaning total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big‑brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E‑Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrable outcomes for pupils as a teacher
• Experience as a KS2/KS3/KS4/KS5 teacher

• Expert understanding of inclusive pedagogy
• Experience of assessment without levels including tracking pupil progress
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at KS2 to KS5
• Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils
• Excellent knowledge of inclusion including SEMH, EAL, bilingual learners, minority ethnic achievement and equality (race, disability, and gender)
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
• The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects
• An understanding of a range of SEND needs, including SEMH and ASD
• Contribution to the educational and social development of individual pupils
• The ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families/carers and external agencies
• To ensure that young people’s views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate
• To maintain an appropriate environment, and provide appropriate resources, to meet the needs of all pupils
• To liaise with other teachers and teaching assistants in the team to ensure effective deployment of resources

• Ability to set high standards and act as a positive role model
• Has self‑belief, senses opportunities, and takes the initiative in moving things forward in a positive way
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with pupils and adults
• Approachable, caring and kind
• Ability to work under pressure, has a sense of humour and appropriate work/life balance
• Establishes and maintains constructive and open relationships with parents/carers, staff and the local community
• Possesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the school
• Is committed to continued self‑professional development and is always trying to find ways to improve and be the best they can be

• Experience of…