Class Teacher
Closing in 14 days (22 June 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: MPS/UPS
Employer: The Bridge School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 22 June 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor are seeking to appoint permanent full time Class Teachers – MPS/UPS to start as soon as possible.
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor is one of four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset County Council and Somerset schools. We provide services through a number of centres for students who have a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. All students are referred through their mainstream schools in the Sedgemoor area.
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor is the Pupil Referral Unit for mainstream schools in Sedgemoor, we support a number of students across the age range from 4 – 16 years where they are at risk or have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools. We are looking for dynamic, positive, creative and resilient practitioners who can support children and young people across the school.
What will I be doing?
Teachers will be expected to support HLTAs in delivery and planning of lessons. In addition, teachers will be key teachers / tutors for small groups of learners.
There is a need to be flexible in their approach, be sympathetic to the individual needs of students and be able to differentiate to a high level to work within our multi-site school in the Bridgwater area.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for dynamic, resilient and flexible teachers with a Primary background and with SEND knowledge and experience to join our team.
Ideally you should have experience working with young people who may have significant gaps in their education to help them re-engage in their learning.
What is in it for me?
We can offer a range of CPD opportunities and the opportunity to work as part of a very skilled, supportive and experienced team. There will be opportunities for career progression as part of the wider partnership of schools, as The Bridge works within a formal partnership with both Polden Bower and Avalon Schools.
DBS check
All posts require a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure, medical clearance, an online check, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
Supporting documents and information
Enquiries and visits are welcomed please call Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager, on 01278 496386 or email HR@Poldenbower.org.uk.
If you feel you have what it takes to work with us to achieve the very best for our students, we would very much like to hear from you.
The Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.