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Job Description
- The Bridge School Ipswich Suffolk IP11 9EG
- L1 L5 (FTE: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 allthrough 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 TAs 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 training and development are available through opportunities for professional development research teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
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 onor or call 0.
Please apply via the following application link: date: 9am 6 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 to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed tosafer recruitmentequal 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 youd prefer to work parttime or as a jobshare well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great worklife balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different underrepresented groups.
Unity Schools Partnership welcoming diversity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
