The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP11 9EG L1 – L5 (FTE: £49,781 - £54,939 per annum) 0.5 teaching time Full time Permanent Reference: 7264 Required from 1 September 2025 The Bridge School (across both sites). 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 have all the extra special provision you would expect in the best special schools. You may already be working in SEND or may wish to pursue a career in this sector. Classes have between 8 to 12 pupils per class with teachers supported by a team of TA’s and Senior Leaders. At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational leader to join our team 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. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk. The school is based on two campuses, with the Felixstowe Campus opening in September 2024. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust. Unity Schools Partnership will be creating a network of special schools working together as we have recently been approved to open a new special school in Saxmundham, as well as already having special schools in Ipswich and Haverhill. 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.byfordthebridgeschool.org.uk or sara.parrythebridgeschool.org.uk, or call 01473 556200. How to apply Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/274294SJD Closing date: 9am, 6 May 2025. Interview date: 13 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. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.