Nurture Teacher - Ks3 - Full-time

The Holmesdale School, Snodland

• Ref:KCC886-4065-773T
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:11/07/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:ASAP

Advert

• The Holmesdale School
• MPS/UPS
• Full time, All Year Round position
• September 2025

Are you an inspiring and dedicated teacher with a passion for nurturing student growth and fostering a positive learning environment? 

As a Nurture Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a suitable nurture curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of small groups of KS3 students. Your ability to create a stimulating learning environment and effectively differentiate your approach will be key to their success. You will continuously review teaching methods, schemes of work, and resources to ensure the curriculum remains dynamic and effective.

We are looking for an individual with Qualified Teacher Status and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team, and a commitment to safeguarding children. You will be adept at assessing individual pupil needs, maintaining accurate records, and effectively communicating with parents to encourage their participation in their child's education.

This role offers the chance to contribute to the personal and social education of pupils, promoting their general progress and wellbeing. You will provide guidance and advice, and maintain good order and discipline, safeguarding their health and safety. If you are a hardworking, reliable, and trustworthy professional with a drive for personal and professional improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Carina Richardson, Deputy Headteacher, via carina.richardson@swale.at or 01634 240416.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

Interview Dates: ASAP

Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Based on applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

The Holmesdale School is a well-established 11-18 co-educational school, in the heart of the Medway Valley. The school was rebuilt in 2007. This provides our community with modern, exceptionally well-resourced facilities; yet the school ethos is founded on traditional values.

The School provides a safe learning environment where students can access a high quality curriculum through the Holmesdale home style of learning which ensure that students are independent, resilient and suitably equipped for life-long learning. This is achieved through celebrating personal excellence on each individuals; learning journey.

The development and well-being of each individual child is at the heart of our moral purpose. These values are embedded through our moral code; honesty, kindness, courage and diligence.

Our school motto is Dedicated to community, committed to equality, striving for excellence and we embrace the ECCO Values of Engagement, Character, Community and Ownership. At The Holmesdale School we unlock potential and transform lives through exceptional education.

We achieve this through; • Excellent Teaching • State of the art facilities and an excellent climate for learning • Supporting students to be the best they can be • Being big enough for choice, small enough to care.

Holmesdale has a friendly and supportive, but disciplined, environment and provides extensive learning opportunities which unlock student’s self-belief and aspiration.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Bates PA to Head of School & Office Manager
• Address:The Holmesdale School, Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS
• Telephone: 01634 240416
• Email: ths_office@swale.at

Fax: 01634 244041

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack