Nurture Provision Teacher

Heartwood CE VC Primary and Nursery School
White Cross Road
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7RF
Tel: 01760 721357
Email: head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk

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  Salary – MPS / UPS
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 60% (flexible how this is planned over a week)
• Required for September 2024

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

Due to our growing Nurture Provisions, we are seeking experienced, inspirational, ambitious, nurturing and dedicated professional to join our wonderful school as a Nurture Provision Teacher. We currently have 2 Nurture Provisions, 1 for KS1 pupils and 1 for KS2 pupils, we currently have 10 wonderful pupils who access this provision. Some pupils access the Nurture Provision for some part of the day and some all of the school day.

Please note, children with high and extremely challenging needs who require 1:1 support are not part of the nurture room provision.

The role would include:

• Adapting the year group planning for pupils in the KS1 and KS2 Nurture Provision, this is mainly taught by experienced nurture HLTAs
• The curriculum assessment of the pupils in the nurture room
• Direct and support the HLTAs and TAs in the nurture rooms ensuring that quality implementation of the curriculum is delivered
• Supporting the development of HLTAs and TAs to continue to flourish
• Teach/lead some of the sessions in the nurture rooms and tutor the pupils attending the provision
• Support the re-integration of pupils into the mainstream classroom where appropriate
• Plan and support with the implementation of the indoor and outdoor environments in the KS1 and KS2 Nurture Provisions to support pupil need. This includes a play based environment
• Work with parents of pupils, Family Support Worker, SENDCo and class teachers to support the children
• Plan in additional enrichment opportunities for the pupils accessing the nurture room
• Lead Life skills (RSHE) across the school

We are looking for the ideal candidate who:

• Has experience of teaching in primary
• Has QTS
• Is a passionate and inspiring class practitioner who is adaptable to change and practice is research informed
• Is a strong teacher who uses assessment to inform planning and teaching
• Will champion all children to fulfil their potential
• Believes in inclusion for pupils
• Has proven success accelerating children’s learning
• Has a good understanding of SEND needs and supporting pupils with their SEMH
• Cares about and invests in the school environment
• Has a warm personality and a good sense of humour
• Is committed to building strong relationships with the whole school community
• Works well with colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect
• Will embrace the hygge approach to our school community
• Values and works hard to keep and maintain an effective classroom environment
• Will promote the school’s vision and values
• A good understanding of the zones of regulation (desirable)
• Experience of planning continuous provision (desirable)

We offer:

• High levels of nurture, guidance and support for our children and staff
• Wonderful children!
• A beautiful, hygge inspired, school environment
• An SLT who are supportive, nurturing and compassionate
• A full time Family Support Worker
• A supportive and strong governing body
• A supportive and friendly staff team who enjoy working and being together
• High levels of research informed CPD including pathways to leadership
• A school that prioritises staff well-being including PPA at home and INSET days at the beach, tubing or pottery painting
• A strong curriculum in place to reduce workload

Please visit our website to find out more about us here. We strongly welcome visits to the school to see how wonderful it is for yourself. For more information please email Emily McMillen, Headteacher at – head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01760 721 357.

How to apply

To download an application form, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details.

Completed forms should be returned to - head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk

We recommend that applications are submitted early as they are shortlisted on submission.

Closing date: 19 April 2024
Interview date: TBC

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS check and two suitable references.

This post comes under the requirements of the childcare (Disqualification) 2009 regulations and the successful supplicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.