Nurture Group Teacher (KS3)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and skilled Nurture Group Teacher to join Millside School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Slough's most vulnerable young people. Millside Special School, part of Haybrook College Trust, is a specialist provision for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our pupils have experienced significant barriers to learning and require relational, trauma-informed approaches to support their engagement and success. At Millside, we nurture, engage and educate pupils by providing high-quality, therapeutic and inclusive educational experiences. Our aim is to help pupils develop emotional regulation, positive behaviour choices and the skills needed to become confident, independent learners with hopeful futures. This is an exciting time to join Millside School. The school is under new leadership and is expanding, with the addition of new, purpose-built learning spaces designed to support regulation, engagement and personalised learning. About the Role As a Nurture Group Teacher, you will be responsible for the teaching and holistic support of a small KS3 nurture group, working closely with pastoral staff, families and external agencies. You will deliver a personalised, scaffolded curriculum that supports academic progress alongside social, emotional and behavioural development. Our Year 7 and Year 8 classes operate a primary based nurture group approach, where each class is taught by the same teacher for all core subjects in order to delay full transition and create a more nurturing environment. Specialist subject teaching, such as sport, DT and ICT is increased over time, so by year 9 pupils are able to fully access subject specific teaching. You will model calm, consistent and relational practice, supporting pupils to feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This role is ideal for a teacher who is reflective, resilient and motivated by seeing pupils make small but life-changing steps forward. Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and planning for a KS3 nurture group with SEMH and additional needs
• Delivering a flexible, adapted curriculum which supports engagement and progress
• Using trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational approaches in the classroom
• Assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and wellbeing
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional regulation, self-esteem and positive behaviours
• Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Contributing to EHCP reviews, behaviour plans and individual learning programmes
• Promoting inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for all pupils
About You
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience of working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour
• Primary or Secondary school experience
• Has a passion for education and the ability to promote the love of learning across all curriculum subjects
• Understands trauma-informed and nurture-based practice
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and adults
• Remains calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
Why Join Millside School?
• A values-led Trust committed to relational and therapeutic practice
• Highly supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND specialism
• A genuinely rewarding role where your work changes lives every day
Working with young people with a range of SEND needs is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to give kindness and compassion to a complex and often challenging cohort of young people. We work hard to support our staff so they can do the best possible job and find that work life balance everyone deserves. We offer:
• Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
• Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
• Additional support from an experienced central team
• Free access to Educational Support Partnership helpline
• Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
• A thorough induction package and training
• Competitive salary
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
• Wellbeing days
Closing date: 9am, Friday 8 May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11 May 2026 Haybrook College Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult's Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Haybrook College Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.


• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience of working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour
• Primary or Secondary school experience
• Has a passion for education and the ability to promote the love of learning across all curriculum subjects
• Understands trauma-informed and nurture-based practice
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and adults
• Remains calm, reflective and solution-focused in challenging situations
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
  
  A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and skilled Nurture Group Teacher to join Millside School and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Slough's most vulnerable young people.
Millside Special School, part of Haybrook College Trust, is a specialist provision for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our pupils have experienced significant barriers to learning and require relational, trauma-informed approaches to support their engagement and success. At Millside, we nurture, engage and educate pupils by providing high-quality, therapeutic and inclusive educational experiences. Our aim is to help pupils develop emotional regulation, positive behaviour choices and the skills needed to become confident, independent learners with hopeful futures. This is an exciting time to join Millside School. The school is under new leadership and is expanding, with the addition of new, purpose-built learning spaces designed to support regulation, engagement and personalised learning.

Why Join Millside School?
• A values-led Trust committed to relational and therapeutic practice
• Highly supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND specialism
• A genuinely rewarding role where your work changes lives every day
Working with young people with a range of SEND needs is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to give kindness and compassion to a complex and often challenging cohort of young people. We work hard to support our staff so they can do the best possible job and find that work life balance everyone deserves. We offer:
• Excellent professional support from a welcoming wider team across the college
• Regular line management support from a member of the senior leadership
• Additional support from an experienced central team
• Free access to Educational Support Partnership helpline
• Highly valuable Continued Professional Development delivered by experts
• A thorough induction package and training
• Competitive salary
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, ICT/Electronics and Ikea
• Wellbeing days
Closing date: 9am, Friday 8 May 2026 with interviews in the week commencing 11 May 2026 Haybrook College Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult's Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Haybrook College Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.