09 May Nurture Teacher
Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Hours per week: Full-time
Age Range: KS3, KS4 and KS5
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Job outline
Nurture Teacher – Derby Cathedral School
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable students and helping them build strong literacy foundations?
Derby Cathedral School is seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join our thriving community. This exciting role would also be ideal for an experienced secondary or primary teacher looking to apply their skills in a secondary setting while making a significant difference to students who need additional support to reach their full potential.
What we’re looking for:
We need someone who can:
- Provide a specialised nurture curriculum for younger or vulnerable students who need additional literacy support to become “secondary ready”
- Develop and deliver effective reading intervention programs using diagnostic assessment
- Build strong relationships with students in line with our relational approach, instilling a sense of belonging within our school community
- Plan and teach core curriculum subjects (primarily English) to small groups requiring additional support
- Monitor academic progress and implement appropriate strategies to address any underachievement
This role perfectly suits secondary teachers with relevant experience or primary teachers with experience in literacy development who are looking for a new challenge in a supportive secondary environment. Your primary expertise in building fundamental skills will be invaluable in helping our students transition successfully to secondary education.
About Us
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
What We Offer
- Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Westfield Health employee assistance programme
- Annual flu jab
- Supportive professional development
- Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Key Details
- Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Closing Date: 18th May 2025
- Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025
- Application: Please complete the DDAT application form via the TES website or email to j.foulkes@derbycathedralschool.org.uk
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby. Apply now to be part of our success story.
Safeguarding Commitment
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, and enhanced DBS clearance.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby—apply today and become part of our success story!
Application information
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We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms
- Start Date: 1st September 2025
- Closing Date for Applications: 18/05/2025
- Application Process: Please complete the DDAT application form and submit it to j.foulkes@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
