Teacher - Belmont Secondary School

Summary:

Nurture Teacher job at a school in Rawtenstall with a 4-day working week and competitive salary.

About the School:

A school with an outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong reputation for transforming student outcomes. It offers a nurturing environment with a focus on personal development and academic success.

The Opportunity:

Join a school that values emotional and social growth as much as academic achievement. As a Nurture Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH needs, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook on learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, nurturing teaching tailored to individual pupil needs
• Create a calm, safe, and structured environment that supports emotional growth and positive behaviour
• Plan and deliver a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with nurture and developmental principles
• Monitor and celebrate progress, including EHCP outcomes and personal development
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals
• Lead and support designated staff while contributing to reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Play an active role in school life, maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards
• Support learning both on-site and off-site in a safe, engaging and structured way

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE and a relevant degree
• Be passionate about nurture provision and improving outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs
• Understand — or be eager to develop — nurture group principles and trauma-informed practice
• Create environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn
• Maintain high expectations while supporting individual pathways to success
• Build positive partnerships with families, colleagues and external agencies
• Be reflective, adaptable and motivated to contribute to whole-school development
• Demonstrate strong safeguarding awareness and professional integrity

Preferred

• Experience working with students with SEMH needs
• Experience in trauma-informed practice
• Leadership or team management experience
• Experience in developing and delivering nurture-based curricula
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working arrangements
• Mental health support and wellness programs
• Access to a range of discounts and benefits through the Flexible Benefits Platform