Job Description
Teacher (Nurture & SEND) | New School! Location: Caterham / Chaldon, Surrey Salary: £34,398 - £50,668 (M1 - UPS2 Fringe) Bonus: £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Paid to QTS holders) Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (with a 4:00 PM finish on Fridays!) Looking for a teaching role where you can actually focus on the students rather than endless paperwork? Want to be part of a brand-new school team where you can set your own classroom culture from day one? We are opening a beautiful, specialist secondary school for young people (ages 11-16) with Autism (ASC) and social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs. We need a warm, adaptable, and patient Nurture Teacher to help our small groups of students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Why You'll Love This Job A Fresh Start: No legacy issues, no "we've always done it this way." You get to help build this school community from scratch. Small Class Sizes: Say goodbye to managing 30+ students. You will lead a small, dedicated Nurture group where you can make a real difference. Unbeatable Support: You'll work side-by-side with therapeutic experts, meaning you are never left to handle challenging days on your own. Great Perks: A £5,000 welcome bonus, fully funded training/qualifications, and great lifestyle discounts via Perkbox and Wagestream. What the Role Involves Creating a calm, welcoming, and predictable classroom space. Teaching a flexible, creative curriculum tailored to what each student needs (guided by their EHCPs). Using kindness, empathy, and positive reinforcement to help students manage their emotions and build social skills. Who We Are Looking For You have QTS: This is a requirement for the role. We welcome applications from Primary, Secondary, or Specialist backgrounds. You understand SEND: You have experience supporting students with Autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs (or a genuine passion to learn). You have the right vibe: You are resilient, calm under pressure, and believe that a child's well-being is just as important as their grades.
