KS3 Teacher in Lichfield

The Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and nurturing Teacher to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of young people who require additional support to thrive in education.

We are seeking a teacher to work with Key Stage 3 students who benefit from a nurturing, individualised approach and a curriculum tailored to their needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can look beyond traditional classroom approaches and adapt learning to help every young person experience success, build confidence and develop a positive attitude towards learning.

The successful candidate will have the experience, creativity and flexibility to teach secondary-aged pupils through a primary-style curriculum, adapting lessons and approaches to meet individual needs and starting points. You will be skilled at building positive relationships with young people, understanding barriers to learning and creating a calm, supportive environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to achieve.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a genuine desire to make a difference to young people’s lives.
• Can deliver an engaging and appropriately differentiated curriculum to KS3 students working at a range of levels.
• Has the flexibility and creativity to adapt a primary curriculum approach for secondary-aged learners.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and understands the importance of consistency, boundaries and nurture.
• Can identify individual barriers to learning and use appropriate strategies to support progress, confidence and engagement.
• Is committed to inclusion and believes that every young person should have the opportunity to succeed.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to provide holistic support for pupils.
• Primary QTS would be desirable, as would experience of working in SEND settings, Alternative Provision or a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).

We offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring (including ECT support)
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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