Nurture Teacher

Hanley Castle High School is seeking a highly effective and experienced teacher to deliver our Nurture provision for pupils in Years 7 and 8, supporting those who require a gentler transition into secondary school. Rooted in a nurturing approach, the role focuses on creating a safe, structured and emotionally supportive environment where pupils can develop confidence, resilience and readiness for mainstream learning. Working with a smaller group of learners, the Nurture Teacher delivers a blend of academic teaching, social-emotional development and pastoral care, providing highly adaptive lessons that bridge learning gaps and prepare pupils for reintegration into the wider curriculum.

Whether you are an experienced primary school teacher who would like to develop your career in a secondary setting, or a secondary SEND specialist with experience working with pupils who are not yet secondary-ready, this position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and make a significant contribution to the future development of the school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo), pastoral staff, subject teachers and external agencies, and will also oversee the provision and support for our Looked After Children.

The ideal candidate will be a proven effective teacher with successful teaching experience, a good honours degree in an appropriate subject and Qualified Teacher Status, who demonstrates secure knowledge of relevant subjects and curriculum areas alongside high standards of literacy and articulacy. The successful candidate will understand how pupils develop and learn, know what can inhibit learning and use this to plan adaptive, inclusive teaching that inspires, motivates and challenges pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. They will be able to manage behaviour effectively and fairly, build positive relationships rooted in mutual respect, communicate professionally with colleagues and parents, and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school. A commitment to safeguarding, to working as part of a team, and to ongoing professional development is essential, as is the ability to monitor progress, use assessment effectively and maintain accurate records within a nurturing, SEMH focused context.

Hours and Terms: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale+ TLR 2.3 £3527 per annum. The TLR is awarded for taking on the role of designated teacher for Looked After Children.

Start date: 1 September 2026, with the opportunity to start earlier should the successful candidate be available.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.

For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section of this advert, and visit our school website.

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) and email to . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on . The closing date is Monday 13 April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Please note that the school will be closed from 30th March to 10th April. If you have any queries regarding the role, we will respond as soon as possible.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme Centralised behaviour system
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.