Teacher of English/Nurture

At Castlefield Campus, part of Ambition Community Trust, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English / Nurture to join our committed, relationally inclusive team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to teach English within a specialist SEMH setting, where relationships, emotional wellbeing, and re-engagement with learning are central to everything we do. You will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, using a nurturing approach to help them rebuild confidence, develop literacy skills, and rediscover a love of learning.

Working closely with our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of an attendance support and engagement group, delivering creative and flexible English provision that meets pupils where they are and supports both academic and personal progress.

We are looking for a reflective, nurturing practitioner who is passionate about inclusion, understands trauma-informed practice, and believes in the transformative power of strong relationships and high expectations.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team

• A strong focus on professional development and well-being

• Opportunities to innovate and shape practice within a relational framework

• A school culture built on trust, empathy, and restorative approaches

The ideal candidate will have:

• A detailed knowledge of the secondary education curriculum and how to adapt it to meet diverse needs

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills

• A nurturing, relationship-driven approach to behaviour regulation and learning

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• The confidence and creativity to engage pupils with complex needs

• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm, and resilience

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• Experience adapting curriculum delivery to support inclusion and engagement

Castlefield Campus

Castlefield Campus is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.

Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.

To find out more about our school, visit our website Castlefield Campus.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Castlefield Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.

We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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