Job Description

Description

Would you like to join us in shaping bright futures, empowering young minds and building confidence in a nurturing environment?

Esland's Bedford School are seeking a Nurture teacher to lead delivery in our Year 7 Nurture provision.

Hours:

full time (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

28,618 to 41,137 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)



The role entails planning and delivery of a targeted curriculum for some of our most vulnerable pupils who are not yet ready to access our secondary curriculum.



The role would be suitable for teachers with either primary or secondary QTS. |Experience of working with pupils with anxiety, Emotionally-based School Avoidance and/or ASD would be preferred.

Esland Bedford School is an independent SEMH special school for up to 50 children aged 8-18. The school provides education to day pupils, and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time.



We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

What we can offer a Nurture Teacher:

A competitive salary between 28,618 and 41,137 reviewed annually Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to

20%

, meaning at total pension contribution of up to

30%

Company sick pay Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free! Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year Cycle to work scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme A 500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend' scheme Monthly recognition awards Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

Essential requirements for a Nurture Teacher:

Qualification and Experience

Qualified Teacher Status Degree qualification or equivalent Demonstrable outcomes for pupils as a teacher Experience as a KS2/KS3/KS4/KS5 teacher

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Expert understanding of inclusive pedagogy Experience of assessment without levels including tracking pupil progress Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment arrangements at KS2 to KS5 Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils Excellent knowledge of inclusion including SEMH, EAL, bilingual learners, minority ethnic achievement and equality (race, disability, and gender) Excellent understanding of safeguarding, especially the safety and welfare of vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils The ability and willingness to teach a range of subjects An understanding of a range of SEND needs, including SEMH and ASD Contribution to the educational and social development of individual pupils The ability to form effective relationships with young people, their families/carers and external agencies To ensure that young people's views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate To maintain an appropriate environment, and provide appropriate resources, to meet the needs of all pupils To liaise with other teachers and teaching assistants in the team to ensure effective deployment of resources

Personal qualities

Ability to set high standards and act as a positive role model Has self-belief, senses opportunities, and takes the initiative in moving things forward in a positive way Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with pupils and adults Approachable, caring and kind Ability to work under pressure, has a sense of humour and appropriate work/life balance Establishes and maintains constructive and open relationships with parents/carers, staff and the local community Possesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the school Is committed to continued self-professional development and is always trying to find ways to improve and be the best they can be

Desirable

Experience of working in a specialist provision, either a special school or additionally resourced provision within a mainstream school


Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

Key responsibilities:

To provide an inclusive nurturing environment that is accessible to pupils, staff, parents and carers To liaise closely with colleagues in school to ensure best practice teaching strategies that meet the needs of all pupils in the class To work in collaboration with the Deputy Headteacher to ensure pupil progression throughout Year 7 and enable successful transition through later years at Esland Bedford School To work with the Deputy Headteacher to ensure that all pupils have their needs met as set out in their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) To provide continuity of provision and care, guidance and support for the most vulnerable learners across the curriculum. To maintain up to date pupil records, including recording assessment data, maintaining accurate safeguarding records and developing effective liaison with parents and carers. To support the development of schemes of work and methods of teaching/learning within the Nurture classroom To be aware of and act upon national changes in the subject curriculum, ensuring that the curriculum offer within Nurture remains appropriate and in line with the curriculum through later years To demonstrate unconditional positive regard to pupils, utilising strategies such as PACE and Zones of Regulation in order to support pupils in managing their own behaviour over time To maintain the highest levels of expectation of pupils, supporting them to overcome barriers to learning To attend parents' meetings where appropriate To assist with induction and transition processes for Year 6 students. This may involve visits to current schools To ensure that practice in the Nurture class contributes to the whole school ethos and encompasses our school values To carry out any reasonable tasks related to the post that may be requested
This job description sets out the tasks and responsibilities of the post at the time it was prepared. These may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the tasks or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a re-grading of the post.

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.


This also includes our

Esland online school

accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised

Turning the Curve

education programme.


With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children

achieve their very best outcomes

, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.