Lead Nuture Teacher

The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,248.00 - £56,715.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers Pay Scale MPS/UPS Outer London +1% above National Pay Scales - spine point dependent on experience (plus TLR2a £3,562).

Lead Nuture Teacher job summary

The Kingston Academy seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Nurture Teacher to join our Inclusion team and play a pivotal role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive academically and personally. Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will take responsibility for teaching small groups of pupils with additional needs, primarily across Key Stage 3. Experience of leading Maths and Numeracy and/or primary teaching is desirable but not essential.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching across a range of curriculum areas, mainly in Years 7, 8 and 9. You will nuture positive relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, and foster resilience and independence among our most vulnerable learners. Your role will include close collaboration with subject teachers to design and lead a curriculum which is ambitious and challenging for some of our most vulnerable pupils.

The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.

We invite applications from candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);

• Have a passion for inclusive education;

• Have proven experience (or a strong interest) in teaching and supporting students with SEND in either a primary or secondary school setting;

Benefits of working at The Kingston Academy:

• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales;

• 2-week October Half Term break;

• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme;

• Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level;

• Professional support sessions for ECTs;

• Staff Laptop or Chromebook;

• Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications;

• Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level;

• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request;

• Access to the Employees Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations;

• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

Key responsibilities of the role are detailed within the candidate information pack and a full job description is available upon request.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

• SEND related-task;

• Lesson Observation and Pupil Panel;

• Presentation and interview with Head Teacher and/or other Senior staff.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities

At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Kingston Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kingston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kingston-academy

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