TEACHER OF ENGLISH – KS3/KS4

PERMANENT – PART TIME (0.6)

PAYSCALE MS1 – UPS3 (£23,720 - £39,406)

REQUIRED ASAP

The Bridge Centre caters for students from Key Stages 1 to 4 who have been permanently excluded from school, students with medical conditions including anxiety and it also offers short programmes for students who are presenting challenging behaviour in their mainstream settings. Successful applicants will have a commitment to raising the self-esteem and achievement levels of disaffected students. We would welcome applications from candidates with mainstream or special experience.

We are looking for someone who:

•  is an inspiring teacher with a successful track record of work with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• has proven teaching excellence with a commitment to high standards
• has excellent communication skills, resilience and a sense of humour
• has energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to team working and supporting colleagues.  
• an empathetic communicator, who leads by example and builds positive relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and all other stakeholders

  Following our recent Ofsted Inspection in June 2019 we are pleased to announce that the school achieved ‘Good’ in all areas.

  This position is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

  Visits would be encouraged.

   To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01543 255872.

  Please forward all applications to office@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

  Closing date Friday 12^th July, 2019

  Interviews – w/b 15^th July, 2019

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.