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Assistant Headteacher (Across both Sites)
The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/09/2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 – L5 (FTE: £49,781 - £54,939 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
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. Candidates 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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
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 emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk or sara.parry@thebridgeschool.org.uk , by phone 01473 556200.
Closing date: 9:00am, 06 May 2025
Interviews: 13 May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Bridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bridge School website
- Email address
- emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 556200
Arranging a visit to The Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk.
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