Nurture Class Teacher for September 2025

Full Time – Fixed Term, Main Pay Scale 1-3

Connect Academy Trust is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated teacher to lead a small nurture classroom of up to 10 pupils with learning difficulties and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs from September 2025. You’ll play a vital role in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment, delivering a bespoke curriculum with thoughtful adaptations to ensure every child can progress and thrive.As part of the Academy Trust there is the opportunity to work in any of our schools, however this post is initially situated at Widey Court Primary School.

You could be the person we appoint if you are:

• inspiring and motivated with the potential to be an outstanding teacher;
• committed to excellence, inclusion and high expectations;
• highly effective in the planning, teaching and evaluation of all lessons;
• able to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families;
• willing to motivate others, seek and accept advice;
• rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress;
• able to contribute to the wider life of the school;
• ready to lift the ceiling on expectations of children.

About the Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs in line with our curriculum.
• Foster a nurturing and structured classroom environment that supports emotional and social development
• Implement positive behaviour strategies to help pupils thrive
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external agencies
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel valued and safe
• Track and assess progress, adapting teaching to meet evolving needs
• Form positive relationships with parents/ carers and provide regular opportunities for reviews

If you are interested, please visit our website: Job Search

Closing date: 21st May 2025 @ 09:00am

Interviews: 3rd June 2025

School tours are recommended. To book, please call 01752 773909 or email admin@wideycourt.plymouth.sch.uk

Connect is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required to be undertaken, and an on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children