Nurture Teacher

Shenstone Lodge School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0LB

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) SEN Allowance

Nurture Teacher job summary

This is a unique and rewarding role combining classroom teaching, nurture provision, and outreach work, offering the chance to influence not only our pupils but also practice across our wider community.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead a small, supportive nurture environment for pupils with SEMH needs
• Deliver personalised, engaging learning experiences
• Support children’s emotional development alongside academic progress
• Work closely with our existing onsite team and outreach provision, supporting children and their families
• Be part of a highly skilled, compassionate, and collaborative team

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a passion for SEMH and inclusion
• Holds the recognised nurture qualification and has experience of leading nurture groups
• Understands trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
• Is calm, flexible, and solution-focused
• Can work effectively across both school and outreach settings

What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Ongoing professional development in SEMH and nurture approaches
• Opportunities to work across both specialist and outreach provision
• A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact

The successful applicants will receive bespoke training (depending on experience) to develop knowledge, skill sets, understanding and effectiveness. This ensures that we offer the best educational and pastoral support for our primary age students.

A visit to the school and/or a discussion with a member of the senior management team is highly recommended. Please contact the school office on 01543 480369 and ask for Ian Mitchell.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

'By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024'

'Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview’

'Shenstone Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people'

'Our polices can be found at Policies - Shenstone Lodge School'

Closing date: 12.00 noon 30th September 2026

Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026

Start Date - as soon as possible following all recruitment requirements (DBS, References etc)

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.

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 Shenstone Lodge School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shenstone Lodge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shenstone-lodge-school-lichfield

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