Nurture Teacher

Protocol Education

  • Waltham Forest, East London
  • £180-220 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Salary: £180-£220 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: September 2025About the SchoolProtocol Education are working on behalf of a small, specialist therapeutic secondary school with big aspirations. The school provides short-term therapeutic and educational interventions (typically two terms) for pupils aged 11–16 who are experiencing tier 2/3 mental health needs.The aim is to re-engage pupils in learning, build resilience and develop social, emotional, cognitive and creative skills. Pupils are then supported to reintegrate into mainstream or longer-term specialist settings.The school is staffed by a passionate, multidisciplinary team including teachers, support coaches, pastoral leads, social workers, trainee creative arts therapists and on-site CAMHS practitioners.The RoleProtocol Education are seeking a Nurture Teacher to join this dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will:
  • Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that meets the academic and emotional needs of pupils.
  • Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Adapt lessons to suit individual needs, helping pupils build confidence and independence.
  • Work closely with therapeutic and pastoral staff to ensure a holistic approach.
  • Play a vital role in supporting pupils to understand and manage their mental health.
About YouWe are looking for a teacher who is:
  • Passionate about supporting pupils with mental health and SEND needs.
  • Resilient, creative and reflective in their teaching practice.
  • Skilled in building strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
  • Able to contribute to a therapeutic, child-centred curriculum.
  • Committed to ongoing professional learning.
Experience in a specialist or therapeutic setting is desirable, but applications are also welcomed from mainstream teachers with a strong interest in SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).What’s on Offer
  • A welcoming and collaborative school team.
  • Ongoing professional development and support.
  • Opportunities to work alongside therapeutic practitioners and CAMHS specialists.
  • The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
If you are a dedicated teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Please hit apply, and, if you’re a good fit, we’ll be in touch.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, references and eligibility to work in the UK.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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