Teacher
The Bridge School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B73 6UE31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
25 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS+SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS+SEN Allowance
Teacher job summary
ROLE Class Teacher
Salary Range: MPS/UPS+SEN Allowance
Location: The Bridge School, 36 Coppice View Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE
Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only (Part time applicants will be considered for suitable applicants)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Job Overview:
We are Forward Thinking, we are Ambitious, we are Principled, we are Motivated, we are Trustworthy and we are Nurturers of Talent!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Class Teacher to join The Bridge School
At The Bridge School, every pupil has a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education, Health and Care Plan. We specialise in supporting children with complex and multiple needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), alongside additional needs such as visual or hearing impairment and behaviours requiring skilled, compassionate support.
What makes The Bridge School such a rewarding place to work is our unwavering belief in potential. Guided by our motto, “Be the Best You Can Be!”, we hold high aspirations for every child — and for one another as professionals.
Our carefully designed, future-focused, play-based curriculum is personalised and ambitious. It includes an overarching mobility curriculum and a rich sensory experiential pathway for our most profound learners. Communication underpins everything we do, ensuring every pupil can access learning in a way that is meaningful to them. We prioritise independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood at every stage.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through purposeful trips, inspiring visitors and inclusive whole-school events that broaden experiences and build confidence.
At The Bridge School, you will be part of a dedicated, supportive team working in close partnership with families and professionals, immersed in the principles of the Birmingham Curriculum Statement and British Values. Together, we create a nurturing, aspirational environment where children — and staff — truly can Be the Best They Can Be.
The Class Teacher - will actively supporting school activities where required, including attending educational trips, extra-curricular activities and parents’ evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.
The successful candidate will:
be an enthusiastic and keen to learn - this would suit an innovative teacher or a trainee seeking to gain experience.
be passionate about developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
Eager to develop excellent teaching practice and create a learning environment where all pupils can achieve their best.
be committed to making learning experiences memorable and fun.
be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a team.
be organised, professional and proficient, with appropriate IT skills.
be working with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
be working with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.
Be working with the designated teacher for LAC to support LAC and previously LAC.
Hold a Batchelors Degree and QTS qualification
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and/or call to have an informal conversation with the headteacher, Andrew Seager.
T: 0121 464 8265
E: enquiry@bridge.fet.ac
Competitive Benefits:
Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:
Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension - Employer Contribution
FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner
Employee Questionnaire - Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
Personal & professional learning & development - including FLICK online learning and other resources
Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
Occupational Health Service - accessible to support the needs of individual staff
Staff recognition - e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
Mental Health First Aiders
Policies are developed and reviewed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
Our well-being support for Assistant Headteachers focuses on managing accountability, workload, and emotional intelligence through professional supervision, peer mentoring, and a supportive organisational culture
Staff recognition - awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values
A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children
Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 24 April 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.
Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.
If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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 this role.
An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and two references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bridge School website
School location
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