KS3 Teacher

Wmjobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff pension

CPD opportunities

Mentoring and ECT support

Wellbeing days

Job summary

The Bridge Academy in England is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher to support KS3 students with an individualised approach and a curriculum tailored to their needs.

The successful candidate will adapt lessons to meet diverse starting points, build positive relationships, and create a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and able to thrive. Experience in SEND settings is desirable; Primary QTS would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Primary QTS preferred.
• Experience supporting learners with additional needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse starting points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging, differentiated KS3 curriculum.
• Adapt lessons to individual needs and starting points.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Create a calm, supportive environment where pupils feel valued and able to thrive.

Skills

Enthusiastic teaching

Differentiated instruction

KS3 classroom

Nurturing

Collaboration with families

Education

Primary QTS

SEND experience

Job description

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.