ALNCO/Safeguarding TLR - Bridge Achievement Centre

We are seeking to appoint an experienced qualified teacher who will lead on ALN and safeguarding, as well as other areas in the life of the pupil referral unit. The successful candidate must have a high level of knowledge and understanding of ALN practices (including the Wales Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act), as well as a thorough working knowledge and experience of safeguarding within an education setting.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking senior leadership team committed to supporting the needs of pupils and families who face daily challenges. You must be able to develop the roles of ALNCo and safeguarding lead across our multi-site provision, whilst actively supporting the SLT in developing and promoting continuous school improvement.

We are looking for:

• Qualified and experienced teachers with QTS status
• Excellent teachers who enjoy working with young people and are able to forge positive relationships with them
• An excellent classroom teacher
• An enthusiasm for new approaches and ideas
• A “can do” approach with a passion for maintaining the highest standards
• The ability to support all children to reach their full potential, and become well-rounded, well-balanced, and confident, effective people
• An ambitious professional, committed to further personal development, and for the continuing progress of ALN and safeguarding within the setting
• A commitment to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals
• Someone who is, ideally, able to offer skills and experience in at least one other area of school life
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of the Curriculum for Wales

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work in a forward-thinking and innovative environment, the Bridge Achievement Centre would welcome your application.

Information about the school: The Bridge Achievement Centre is a pupil referral unit (PRU) that offers a distinctive small school environment where each individual is well known, listened to, and encouraged to be the best they can be. Serving around 100 students (across a number of settings) enables us to maintain an inclusive and nurturing community atmosphere, where staff work with pupils to develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to reach their full potential.

The Bridge Achievement Centre has a strong and supportive team. Our most recent Estyn visit report (March 2025) made the following statement about leadership: “Together they provide clear strategic direction and have secured important improvements at the PRU, most notably in pupils' well-being, progress, and skills development.”

Our centre and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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