Job Description

The Bridge School

Address:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3ND

Salary:

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

Hours:

Full time, 33.25 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent. Required from January 2026

Reference:

8014

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. You 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.

To find out more

Please read the

USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)

and

(pdf)

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 on

emma.byford@thebridgeschool.org.uk

or

sara.parry@thebridgeschool.org.uk

or call

01473 556200

.

How to apply

To apply, please visit

our website

Closing date: 9 am, 31 October 2025.

Interview date: 6 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.