Location: Uxbridge, West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £180–£270 per day, depending on experience
Are you a compassionate and resilient Nurture Teacher with experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural needs and additional learning needs?
Do you have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can provide both academic and pastoral support, helping pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning?
TeacherActive is working with a specialist education setting in Uxbridge that is looking for an enthusiastic Nurture Teacher to join their team.
The Role
As a Nurture Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging and accessible lessons to pupils with a range of SEMH and additional needs
Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience barriers to learning
Adapt teaching to meet individual academic, emotional and social needs
Develop strong, positive relationships with pupils to improve engagement and attendance
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff, SENCOs and other professionals
Support pupils' confidence, resilience, independence and emotional regulation
Monitor progress and contribute to individual support and education plans
The Ideal Nurture Teacher
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and/or challenging behaviour
Is confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
Has excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
Can provide a consistent, patient and nurturing approach
Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches to education
Is adaptable, resilient and able to engage pupils who may have become disengaged from education
Holds QTS/QTLS or has significant relevant teaching experience
Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting where relationships, well-being and individual progress are at the heart of education.
The successful Nurture Teacher will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's educational experiences while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.
Interested? Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to discuss the position further.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
Salary description
£180.00 - £270.00 per day