Secondary English Teacher - London, United Kingdom - The Bridge MAT

    The Bridge MAT
    The Bridge MAT London, United Kingdom

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    Required for The Satellite Secondary School – part of The Bridge MAT

    The Satellite secondary school opened its Key Stage 4 Autism provision in September 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative secondary English teacher to join our team as our secondary school expands. We are a small secondary school, with up to fifty students, therefore the English teacher will be responsible for teaching two subjects. English will be the lead subject. We can currently be flexible on the additional subject depending on the candidates experience and skills in other subject areas.

    Start Date: September 2024

    Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024

    Interviews: Week beginning Monday 6th May (Candidates may be called to interview before the final deadline

    Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale + SEN allowance

    Are you an exceptional teacher looking for your next career move? The Satellite school would like to hear from you

    We are a fun and innovative specialist school based in Islington and we are looking for a secondary teachers who are:

  • Skilled in teaching English GCSE
  • Experience of teaching other subjects
  • Able to teach Functional Skills qualifications and/or Btecs
  • Positive and creative, with a flexible approach to teaching
  • Forward-thinking, inspirational and receptive to change
  • An excellent teacher with a successful track record of impacting positively upon student progress and wellbeing
  • Able to respond to behaviour with resilience using a sensitive and positive approach

    Our story:

    The Satellite School opened its Primary school in September 2017, its Secondary school in 2018 for Key Stage 3 and opened its Key Stage 4 provision in 2023. The school consists of two bases, a primary and a secondary, both of which are co-located with mainstream partner schools. The secondary school renovation was completed in 2023, providing a wonderful, calm learning environment.

    We are a school for students with autism and follow key areas of the National Curriculum alongside a core Satellite curriculum tailored to the needs of our students. We use a positive behaviour approach which supports our students to develop the skills to become safe, independent and resilient young people.

    In return, we can offer you:
  • Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge MAT family of schools
  • A chance to help define the school and progress your career
  • Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support
  • SEND training including ASC and ADHD
  • A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities
  • Schools UK, Schroders, Dell Advantage, Salary extras bike scheme

    Find out more:

    To view the job description, person specification and to apply for these posts, please visit the vacancies page on our school website; Vacancies – The Bridge Trust

    To apply, please click on the apply button to be redirected to the application form

    We strongly encourage applicants to visit us at our newly renovated secondary school to meet our students and staff team. If you have the requisite skills and would like to find out more, please contact our administration officer on option 3 for Satellite, followed by option 2 for School Office.

    Please note CVs will not be accepted.

    The Bridge MAT is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and children's barred list check where relevant.

    This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments to this Act.

    At The Bridge MAT, we want all our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and truly believe that diversity drives innovation.