Class and Nurture Teacher

Mortimer Primary School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours per week: 32.5
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year – September 2026 to August 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic teacher to join us in a role that balances specialist nurture provision with mainstream foundation teaching. This post is ideal for a practitioner who has a genuine heart for SEND and believes that a calm, consistent environment is the key to unlocking a child’s potential. The role encapsulates our drive for “Excellence for All”.

In the mornings, you will lead The Owl Room, our established nurture provision. You will work alongside our Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo and a team of experienced support staff to provide a highly structured and supportive environment for several key pupils.

In the afternoons, you will transition to a class teacher role within one of our year groups, delivering the foundation curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven expertise in SEND and a deep understanding of pupil behaviour.
• Understands neurodiverse conditions, as well as attachment and the impact of ACE’s.
• Be a champion of relational practice, in line with our school-wide commitment to the'When the Adults Change'philosophy.
• Possess the communication skills required to build strong, authentic bonds with pupils and their families.
• Be an excellent communicator who can lead a small team of support staff with clarity and kindness.

What the school offers its staff

Mortimer Primary is an OFSTED Good school from January 2024.You will be joining a supportive staff where SEND is a core priority. While this is a one-year temporary post, the impact you have in The Owl Room will be lasting. Senior leaders believe fully in the provision and insuring we remain inclusive. The role will be reviewed for 2027 based on our evolving cohort and budget.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Morning Provision: The Owl Room

In the mornings, you will lead The Owl Room, our established nurture provision. You will work alongside our Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo and a team of experienced support staff to provide a highly structured and supportive environment for several key pupils.Your focus will be on:

• Establishing Routines:Creating a predictable, safe space where pupils feel secure.
• Navigating Social Learning:Helping pupils develop the tools to work with others and manage social interactions.
• Progressive Education:Ensuring that, despite their challenges, every child makes meaningful academic progress tailored to their needs.
• Collaboration:Working as part of a tight-knit team to ensure the provision is calm, purposeful, and effective.
• Regulation:Helping pupils to understand their emotions and co-regulate.

Afternoon Provision: Class Teaching

In the afternoons, you will transition to a class teacher role within one of our year groups, delivering the foundation curriculum.

• Collaborative Planning:You will work as part of a three-teacher year group team, sharing planning and resources.
• Building Partnerships:You will be a key point of contact for parents, building the trust and relationships necessary for children to thrive both at home and at school.
• Modelling:You will model good practice and an inclusive approach.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mortimer Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 603 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mortimer Primary School website
• Email address: office@mortimerprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0191 4554504
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mortimer-primary-school

Mortimer Primary School is a large 3 form primary school and an exciting place to work. We strive to deliver our moto of “Excellence for All” by providing excellence for pupils, parents and our staff. You will be joining a motivated staff team in a forward-thinking school.

We are based in South Shields - North East England.

Arranging a visit to Mortimer Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mortimerprimary.co.uk.

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