DDo you want to work in a hugely successful nationally hailed school? Do you want to work in a school that operates on common sense and places people at the centre of all that is does? In joining the Duston School you will be joining a school that is: • Built upon strong values and principles • Places people at the heart of all that it does and a strong positive approach to workload and wellbeing • Heavily over-subscribed • Nationally recognised, heralded and applauded • Served as a Behaviour Hub Lead School • The 27th most improved school nationally, with GCSE and A Level outcomes since 2019 have ensured the school is both locally, regionally and nationally high performing, placing the school in the top 20% of all schools nationally and A Level results in the top 5% of all schools • GCSE and A Level outcomes in 2024 were the best in the school’s history • A school of Character • An Investors in People Gold School and Wellbeing • An Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School and National Champion School • A Global Equality Collective School • The home of ResearchED Northampton • A PKC Curriculum Hub • An Ofsted ‘Good’ school • Has its own alternative provision; The Positive Impact Centre (PIC)

The Duston School is looking to appoint a Year 7 Nurture Teacher. The Year 7 Nurture Teacher plays a pivotal role in supporting pupils who require a gentler transition into secondary school, particularly those with social, emotional, or learning vulnerabilities. Rooted in the Nurture Approach, the role focuses on creating a safe, structured, and emotionally supportive environment where pupils can develop confidence, resilience, and readiness for mainstream learning. Working with a smaller group of learners, the Nurture Teacher delivers a blend of academic teaching, social– emotional development, and pastoral care. The role involves providing highly adaptive lessons that bridge learning gaps, pre‑teach key concepts, and build the essential skills needed for pupils to engage successfully with the wider curriculum. The Nurture Teacher collaborates closely with the SENDCo, pastoral team, subject teachers, and external professionals to ensure that each pupil receives a personalised package of support. This includes tracking academic progress, implementing targeted interventions, and guiding pupils through gradual reintegration into mainstream lessons by the end of year 7. As a consistent and positive adult presence, the Nurture Teacher models emotional regulation, promotes positive relationships, and supports pupils in developing self-esteem and independence. The overarching aim is to equip Year 7 pupils with the social, emotional, and academic foundations they need to thrive within the mainstream school environment. We welcome applications from qualified teachers, who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment and are committed to motivating young people. We welcome applications from ECT’s as well as experienced applicants.