Alternative Provision Teacher

We are seeking an Alternative Provision Teacher, to join The Bridge Academy within our Multi Academy Trust. We are looking for the right candidate, with the skills, initiative and ability to teach students in our secondary provision. We are open to length of experience and subject taught, but the new post holder would be teaching the ‘core’ subjects in our Secondary provision, as well as something that they are passionate in during our Enrichment time.

The Bridge Academy caters for students from Key Stages 1 to 4 who have been permanently excluded from school, suffer with medical conditions including anxiety and it also offers short programs for students who are presenting challenging behaviour in their mainstream settings.

We would welcome applications from candidates with mainstream or special experience as we are seeking somebody who has the character, initiative and flexibility to meet the needs of our young people.

What you will need to succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

To be committed to keeping our students safe

Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities.

The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level

A competitive salary

An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mr Elliot Payne, Head of School, Elliot.payne@bridge.staffs.sch.uk or 01543 255872.

Closing date:                  Tuesday 29 April at 9.00am

Interview date:               Friday 9 May 2025

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early, once a successful appointment has been made.

Please note we do not accept CV’s, application will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.