Nurture Teacher (Secondary) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6060-207T
• Posted:17/03/2026
• Pay:Up to £45,000.00 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:07/04/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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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.

Information about the school

About the School

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Harrap-Stanley
• Address:Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
• Telephone: 01233 712030
• Email: enquiries@heathfarmschool.org

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