Nurture Teacher
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rawtenstall |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 304143FAJ |
Summary
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Job Title: Nurture Teacher
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
Belmont Secondary School is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Nurture Teacher to lead and develop our Nurture Group — supporting pupils who need connection, consistency, and belief in their potential.
This role offers the opportunity to work with small groups of pupils, where relationships come first and progress is measured not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.
You won’t just teach lessons — you’ll help pupils rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and rediscover success in education. Working closely with the Nurture Lead, you will take ownership of teaching, learning, and wellbeing within the nurture provision while helping embed nurture principles across the wider school.
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver high-quality, nurturing teaching tailored to individual pupil needs
Create a calm, safe, and structured environment that supports emotional growth and positive behaviour
Plan and deliver a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with nurture and developmental principles
Monitor and celebrate progress, including EHCP outcomes and personal development
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals
Lead and support designated staff while contributing to reviews and multi-agency meetings
Play an active role in school life, maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards
Support learning both on-site and off-site in a safe, engaging and structured way
About You
You are a patient, resilient and empathetic teacher who understands that relationships are the foundation of learning.
You will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE and a relevant degree
Be passionate about nurture provision and improving outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs
Understand — or be eager to develop — nurture group principles and trauma-informed practice
Create environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn
Maintain high expectations while supporting individual pathways to success
Build positive partnerships with families, colleagues and external agencies
Be reflective, adaptable and motivated to contribute to whole-school development
Demonstrate strong safeguarding awareness and professional integrity
About the School
Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school in Rawtenstall for boys aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.
We provide a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported. Small classes, personalised pathways, and on-site therapeutic support help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Our broad curriculum blends academic, vocational, and creative opportunities to prepare pupils for a successful future.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
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.
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Job Title: Nurture Teacher
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
Belmont Secondary School is looking for an inspiring and compassionate Nurture Teacher to lead and develop our Nurture Group — supporting pupils who need connection, consistency, and belief in their potential.
This role offers the opportunity to work with small groups of pupils, where relationships come first and progress is measured not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.
You won’t just teach lessons — you’ll help pupils rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and rediscover success in education. Working closely with the Nurture Lead, you will take ownership of teaching, learning, and wellbeing within the nurture provision while helping embed nurture principles across the wider school.
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver high-quality, nurturing teaching tailored to individual pupil needs
Create a calm, safe, and structured environment that supports emotional growth and positive behaviour
Plan and deliver a broad, engaging curriculum aligned with nurture and developmental principles
Monitor and celebrate progress, including EHCP outcomes and personal development
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals
Lead and support designated staff while contributing to reviews and multi-agency meetings
Play an active role in school life, maintaining strong safeguarding and professional standards
Support learning both on-site and off-site in a safe, engaging and structured way
About You
You are a patient, resilient and empathetic teacher who understands that relationships are the foundation of learning.
You will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE and a relevant degree
Be passionate about nurture provision and improving outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs
Understand — or be eager to develop — nurture group principles and trauma-informed practice
Create environments where pupils feel safe, respected and ready to learn
Maintain high expectations while supporting individual pathways to success
Build positive partnerships with families, colleagues and external agencies
Be reflective, adaptable and motivated to contribute to whole-school development
Demonstrate strong safeguarding awareness and professional integrity
About the School
Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school in Rawtenstall for boys aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.
We provide a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported. Small classes, personalised pathways, and on-site therapeutic support help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Our broad curriculum blends academic, vocational, and creative opportunities to prepare pupils for a successful future.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
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.
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