About the role
This is a unique and rewarding role combining classroom teaching, nurture provision, and outreach work, offering the chance to influence not only our pupils but also practice across our wider community.
About the Role
You will:
- Lead a small, supportive nurture environment for pupils with SEMH needs
- Deliver personalised, engaging learning experiences
- Support children’s emotional development alongside academic progress
- Work closely with our existing onsite team and outreach provision, supporting children and their families
- Be part of a highly skilled, compassionate, and collaborative team
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is a qualified teacher with a passion for SEMH and inclusion
- Holds the recognised nurture qualification and has experience of leading nurture groups
- Understands trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Is calm, flexible, and solution-focused
- Can work effectively across both school and outreach settings
What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- Ongoing professional development in SEMH and nurture approaches
- Opportunities to work across both specialist and outreach provision
- A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact
The successful applicants will receive bespoke training (depending on experience) to develop knowledge, skill sets, understanding and effectiveness. This ensures that we offer the best educational and pastoral support for our primary age students.
A visit to the school and/or a discussion with a member of the senior management team is highly recommended. Please contact the school office on 01543 480369 and ask for Ian Mitchell.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
'By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024'
'Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview’
'Shenstone Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people'
'Our polices can be found at Policies - Shenstone Lodge School'
Closing date: 12.00 noon 30th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026
Start Date - as soon as possible following all recruitment requirements (DBS, References etc)
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