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* The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3ND
* Full time, 33.25 hours per week
* Permanent
* Reference: 7229
* Required from 1 September 2025
Job Description
The Bridge School is an excellent all-through school for SLD pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Bridge School, part of Unity Schools Partnership.
The school facilities are modern and first class, with all the extra special provision you would expect in the best special schools. Class teachers manage a group of between 8 to 12 pupils and are supported by a team of TAs and a Phase Leader. Our pupils are delightful!
At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational Class Teacher with a passion for SEND and a creative, innovative approach to delivering the curriculum, to join us and make an impact on the learning of our students. We are looking for candidates with the motivation and determination to ensure that students make progress and also to improve and boost their experience.
You will be supported in your role by experienced SEND leaders who will be available to offer advice and guidance as the school moves forward under their leadership. Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf). For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Emma Byford or Sara Parry, our Deputy Headteachers by email on: emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk or sara.parry@thebridgeschool.org.uk or call 01473 556200.
How To Apply
Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/273951SJD
Closing date: 9am, 12 May 2025.
Interview date: 14 May 2025.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
About The Team
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Government Administration
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