Maths and Science Teacher for Fen Rivers School, Norfolk – Tes Jobs

The Bridge Trust; England; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

The Bridge Fen Rivers Academy, part of The Bridge Trust, is recruiting a Maths and Science Teacher to work with students aged 5–16, focusing on SEMH needs in small groups. The role requires creativity, patience and resilience to engage neuro-diverse pupils and make a real difference in their lives.

We offer strong professional development and a supportive team environment, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• No explicit formal qualifications stated in the advert.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and Science to students with emotional and behavioural difficulties in small groups.
• Produce schemes of work and lesson plans; build rapport with students, families and carers; liaise with agencies to address learning barriers.

Job description

Maths and Science Teacher for the Fen Rivers Academy

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Range + SEN Allowance

Salary Range: £34,069 - £46,940 per annum

Contract: Permanent; Full time

Start Date: As soon as available

We are looking to recruit Teachers for Fen Rivers School

We are specifically looking for a Maths Class Teacher, but welcome applications of all who are interested in working at our school

Are you Neuro Diverse and wanting a workplace that understands?

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?

Are you innovative and creative?

Do you enjoy really making a difference to children's lives?

Would you like to be part of a team which supports you?

Come and have a coffee with us and find out more about us

Our story:

The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of seven special schools, two mainstream schools, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service.

We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone - children and adults. We acknowledge that learning can look different for different pupils and staff, and we look to change our approach to meet the needs of the individual.

The Bridge Fen Rivers is a therapeutic SEMH Special School offering full-time education and therapeutic support to up to 82 children aged between 5 and 16 years old. Pupils are referred to the school by the local authority.

Fen Rivers, which is part of The Bridge Trust, provides young people with specialist education for them to progress and succeed in sustained education or employment. We do this through high-quality therapeutic teaching and learning, based on effective relationships, that enable the achievement of life skills and meaningful qualifications.

For more info, please visit our website: https://thebridgetrust.academy/our-schools/fen-rivers/

We are recruiting for:

• A Maths and Science Teacher to work in within our school. This teacher role is suitable for someone who is prepared to go the extra mile. You will be teaching students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties, in small groups. The work is intensive requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience and resilience. An ability to work with and engage all students with creativity and passion towards the subject is essential.

• You will be part of a small but effective team where communication and professionalism are paramount. The work, whilst challenging, is extremely rewarding. Primarily you will be required to teach, produce schemes of work and lesson plans. Building rapport with students/families/carers is key to this role and you will need to liaise with a variety of agencies to problem-solve student issues and barriers to learning.

In return, we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities.

• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.

• Access to a wide range of extensive employee assistance and benefit programmes whenever you need it.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview sooner should we have a strong field.

Closing date: Friday, 23rd October 2026 at 9am

Interviews Date: Applications will be considered on receipt of application - Please don't wait until the deadline!

Please note CVs will not be accepted and we reserve the right to interview sooner should we have a strong field.

The Bridge Trust 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 where appropriate.

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

At The Bridge Trust, 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.