Nurture Teacher (Secondary)
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £45,000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 306864FAJ |
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Job Title: Nurture Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
As a Nurture Teacher within our KS4 provision, you will play a vital role in delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning across a broad curriculum. You will strive for consistently high standards, ensuring that every learner is supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Working under the reasonable direction of the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in line with school policies and expectations. You will also actively uphold the ethos, values, and organisational practices of the school, contributing as a committed and collaborative member of the teaching team.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the learning, progress and achievement of all students, ensuring equitable opportunities for every learner.
Ensure effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for students within the Nurture setting.
Support the development of students’ literacy, numeracy and IT skills through high‑quality subject delivery.
Plan and prepare long‑term and medium‑term curriculum plans aligned with learners’ needs.
Create and maintain a purposeful, supportive and engaging learning environment.
Teach in accordance with individual educational needs, including the setting and marking of classwork and homework.
Deliver motivating and engaging lessons with clear expectations, aimed at raising attainment for all learners.
Provide effective personalised learning, including differentiated tasks and tailored support.
Maintain high expectations, fostering respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with young people.
Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set challenging yet achievable learning targets, and inform future planning.
Implement a personalised and holistic learning approach in every lesson, using a wide range of assessment strategies.
Deliver Functional Skills and other relevant accreditations at KS4.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
A deeply held conviction that every child can achieve and reach their potential;
The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environment;
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.
About Us
Heath Farm School is an independent specialist day school in Charing Heath, Kent, supporting children with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and attachment disorder.
Set in a spacious rural environment, pupils learn in small classes with personalised support and tailored therapy. Our curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.
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
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 (Secondary)
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
As a Nurture Teacher within our KS4 provision, you will play a vital role in delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning across a broad curriculum. You will strive for consistently high standards, ensuring that every learner is supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Working under the reasonable direction of the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in line with school policies and expectations. You will also actively uphold the ethos, values, and organisational practices of the school, contributing as a committed and collaborative member of the teaching team.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the learning, progress and achievement of all students, ensuring equitable opportunities for every learner.
Ensure effective curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for students within the Nurture setting.
Support the development of students’ literacy, numeracy and IT skills through high‑quality subject delivery.
Plan and prepare long‑term and medium‑term curriculum plans aligned with learners’ needs.
Create and maintain a purposeful, supportive and engaging learning environment.
Teach in accordance with individual educational needs, including the setting and marking of classwork and homework.
Deliver motivating and engaging lessons with clear expectations, aimed at raising attainment for all learners.
Provide effective personalised learning, including differentiated tasks and tailored support.
Maintain high expectations, fostering respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with young people.
Use assessment effectively to identify needs, set challenging yet achievable learning targets, and inform future planning.
Implement a personalised and holistic learning approach in every lesson, using a wide range of assessment strategies.
Deliver Functional Skills and other relevant accreditations at KS4.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
A deeply held conviction that every child can achieve and reach their potential;
The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environment;
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.
About Us
Heath Farm School is an independent specialist day school in Charing Heath, Kent, supporting children with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and attachment disorder.
Set in a spacious rural environment, pupils learn in small classes with personalised support and tailored therapy. Our curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.
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
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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