Class Teacher

The Bridge School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

Class Teacher job summary

The Bridge School- Ipswich

Class Teacher

Contract: Full time, permanent (33.25 hours per week)

Salary: MPR 1 - UPR 3 (FTE £32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + £2,787 SEN allowance

Start date: January 2026

 

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 first class, with 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. Class teachers manage a group of between 8 to 12 pupils and are supported by a team of TAs and our SLT team.  

At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for an inspirational Class Teacher 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. 

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. 

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: 09:00am, 31 October 2025

Interviews: 06 November 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 CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bridge-school-ip8-3nd

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