Nurture Teacher - Lead at Serenity School Eltham

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Serenity School Eltham. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SSE/46418

Location

70 Court Road, London, London, Greater London, SE9 5NP

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,840.00 - £39,974.00 Annually (FTE)
Plus TLR

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Lead Teacher of Nurture to join our successful SEND school in Eltham. This role is central to sustaining and developing our nurturing provision, ensuring that pupils with the most complex needs are supported to thrive.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of global developmental delay, SLCN and ASD, alongside experience of delivering a sensory-based curriculum. They will be a skilled practitioner and confident leader, able to support and develop others while maintaining high-quality classroom practice.

This role is split between teaching and leadership, with approximately half of the week spent in class and the remainder leading the nurture pathway.

A strong communicator, the successful candidate will have an understanding of total communication approaches, including PECS, Makaton and the use of visuals, alongside knowledge of the graduated approach. They will play a key role in ensuring consistency, supporting staff and promoting approaches that enable every pupil to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

What we offer:

CPD & Professional Development

Access to high‑quality professional development

Supportive & Collaborative Team

A culture of trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility

Wellbeing & Employment Benefits

Staff wellbeing and mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & Innovation

Opportunities to lead whole‑school initiatives and innovate practice

Purpose‑Driven Role

Make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives every day
Be part of a school that values inclusion, staff development, and growth

We are not receiving CVs for this role.

Start date ASAP

Interviews to be confirmed.

Serenity Schools Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.