Nurture Teacher
The Holmesdale School, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
29 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
R&R available for experienced teachers
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Holmesdale School
- MPS/UPS (R&R available for experienced teachers)
- Full time, All Year Round position
- September 2025
Are you an inspiring and dedicated teacher with a passion for nurturing student growth and fostering a positive learning environment? The Holmesdale School is seeking a talented Nurture Teacher to join our thriving and productive school, which was recently graded 'Good' by Ofsted in all categories. This exciting new role has become available due to our increasing popularity and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.
As a Nurture Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a suitable nurture curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of small groups of KS3 students. Your ability to create a stimulating learning environment and effectively differentiate your approach will be key to their success. You will continuously review teaching methods, schemes of work, and resources to ensure the curriculum remains dynamic and effective.
We are looking for an individual with Qualified Teacher Status and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team, and a commitment to safeguarding children. You will be adept at assessing individual pupil needs, maintaining accurate records, and effectively communicating with parents to encourage their participation in their child's education.
This role offers the chance to contribute to the personal and social education of pupils, promoting their general progress and wellbeing. You will provide guidance and advice, and maintain good order and discipline, safeguarding their health and safety. If you are a hardworking, reliable, and trustworthy professional with a drive for personal and professional improvement, we encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.
Additional benefits include:
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Carina Richardson, Deputy Headteacher, via carina.richardson@swale.at or 01634 240416.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
Interview Dates: ASAP
Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Based on applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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 are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holmesdale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Holmesdale School website
- Email address
- carina.richardson@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01634 240416
Arranging a visit to The Holmesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email carina.richardson@swale.at.
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