Teacher (English)

The New Bridge Academy is a secondary special academy for students aged 11-18 who have Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. It is part of the Ascent Academies’ Trust comprising five special academies.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate lead practitioner to teach English across the academy. As part of the staff team, you will play a key role in teaching, learning and achievement of small groups of students. Candidates will have experience of teaching students with SEMH difficulties as appropriate for the role. This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave, to commence in February 2018. 

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dave Rylance, Head of Academy Tel: 0191 5536067.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An Application Form and further documents can be downloaded from the website www.ascenttrust.org listed under job vacancies. 

Completed applications are to be returned via email to HR@ascenttrust.org or direct to Human Resources, Portland Academy, Weymouth Road, Sunderland SR3 2NQ FAO Adam Raine.

Closing Date: Monday 27th November 2017 at 12 noon
Interview: Monday 11th December 2017 

The New Bridge Academy
Craigshaw Road
Sunderland
SR5 3NF
Tel 0191 5536067