KS3 Nurture Teacher (Paternity Cover)

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Job Title: KS3 Nurture Teacher (Paternity Cover)

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Salary: £35,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contract: Fixed Term - Until July 2026, Term Time only

Start: October 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Additional Information: Opportunities for enhancement for the right candidate

We are seeking a dedicated, inspiring and skilled KS3 Nurture Teacher to join our team at Baston House School in Bromley, Kent on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of paternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about inclusive education, holistic child development, and individualised learning pathways.

About the role

In this role, you will lead a small Key Stage 3 nurture class, supporting pupils with autism and additional needs. You will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that meets their academic targets while also promoting communication skills, emotional regulation, independence, and life skills.

This is not a traditional mainstream teaching role. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts, and pastoral staff. Together, you will work to remove barriers to learning and help every young person feel valued, understood, and successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with individual EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans)
• Create a safe, positive, and structured learning environment
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Use a variety of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to meet individual needs
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress using school systems and frameworks
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide a holistic support system
• Participate in the wider life of the school including staff meetings, CPD, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents, and progress using the school's systems
• Contribute to the review and updating of curriculum planning and school policies as required

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a caring, flexible, and resilient teacher with a strong understanding of SEN and a creative approach to learning. You must be confident working with children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, communication difficulties, and complex emotional needs.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (UK-recognised teaching qualification)
• Experience teaching pupils with autism, learning difficulties
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation strategies
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons to meet a range of learning styles and abilities
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• A reflective, proactive, and solution-focused approach to teaching and learning

Desirable:

• Knowledge of TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, or similar frameworks
• Experience working within a specialist setting or alternative provision
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support
• Ability to deliver a nurture-based curriculum and contribute to social/emotional learning
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory reporting requirements

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.