Nurture Room Leader
Secondary School | Wakefield | Full-Time | September Start

Some students just need the right space, and the right person, to thrive.

We’re working with a secondary school in Wakefield to find a confident and compassionate Nurture Room Leader to take the lead in a dedicated support space from September. This is a full-time role where you’ll shape a calm, consistent environment for students who need a different approach to succeed.

The role
You’ll be leading the nurture provision within the school, supporting students who may be struggling with behaviour, emotional regulation, or engagement in mainstream lessons. Your focus will be on building trust, restoring confidence, and helping students re-engage with learning at a pace that works for them.

This is a role with real autonomy and impact, you’ll set the tone, routines, and expectations within the nurture space.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and managing the day-to-day running of the nurture room
• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Implementing behaviour and emotional support strategies
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Tracking progress, both academically and emotionally
• Creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment

What we’re looking for
This role suits someone experienced, steady, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience working with secondary-aged students
• A background in SEN, behaviour support, or pastoral care
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent way
• An understanding of trauma-informed or nurture-based approaches

The kind of person who thrives here
You’re calm under pressure and don’t take things personally. You understand that behaviour tells a story, and you’re patient enough to listen.

You might be:

• Naturally authoritative, but always kind
• Consistent and fair, someone students learn to trust quickly
• Resilient, able to reset and go again, even on tough days
• A strong relationship-builder, with both students and staff

You’ll be the steady presence students rely on, the one who helps them feel safe enough to try again.

Why this role matters
This isn’t just about managing behaviour. It’s about changing trajectories. The nurture room can be the difference between a student disengaging completely or finding their way back into school life.

Next steps
If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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