Nurture Teacher – South Shields

Location: South Shields
Start Date: January
Contract: Long term
Key Stages: KS2–KS3

This school is looking for a Nurture Teacher who truly values emotional wellbeing, routine and connection. You’ll lead a small nurture group, supporting pupils who benefit from a gentle, predictable approach to school life.

Daily duties:
• Delivering a nurture-based curriculum with wellbeing at the core
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional literacy
• Creating a safe, structured environment with low-demand transitions
• Working alongside SEN and pastoral teams to personalise provision
• Building confidence and celebrating small steps forward

What you’ll need:
• QTS
• Experience in nurture, SEND or SEMH environments
• A reflective, patient and supportive teaching style

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.

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