Key Role Information

Salary
£32916 - £51048
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/07/2026 00:00
Interview
13 July 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Qualified Teaching Pay Scale | M1 - T3
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our established school.


This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure their success.


As a teacher you will need to share our commitment, vision and values. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time.


The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse our pupils and work collaboratively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” and “great today, better tomorrow” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides our values. This is a fundamental part of the Respect Collaboration Trust vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy. 


We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:


  • A committed and passionate staff team
  • A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
  • Being part of a highly regarded, highly supportive and ambitious school/trust
  • Regular well-being support a supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded 

 

We firmly believe in giving pupils the tools to manage their own attitudes to their education and learning experiences, progress and behaviour. We provide positive reference points for pupils to reflect upon and grow from. We believe in establishing strong and supportive relationships with parents and carers, recognising the power of a ‘team around the child’ as another important factor in pupils’ success during their time with us.

 

The Respect Collaboration Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references. 

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.


How to apply:


Applications are submitted through our SAMpeople Recruit. If you are a new user to our portal, you can click on ‘Register’ to complete your candidate profile. If you already have a candidate profile with us, click on ‘Sign In’. Both routes allow you to feed your candidate information into any of our vacancies and view the status of your application.


Closing date: 10th July 2026

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
SEND / SEMH specialist qualificationdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to consistently deliver good quality teaching which engages learners.essential
Appropriate responses to pupil underachievement and ability to support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficultiesessential
Ability to intervene confidently and objectively in emotionally charged situations following agreed procedures including potentially violent ones, with secure knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.essential
Knowledge of range of support available for pupils and their families.
Knowledge of Annual Review and PEP processes
Knowledge of restorative practices and graduated response and SEN Code of Practice

Experience

Successful interventions with children exhibiting challenging behaviouressential
Knowledge of the National curriculum at KS2, 3, 4 and/or 5essential
Teaching young people with SEMH difficulties or who are disaffected from the educational system

Experience/Knowledge

Recent mainstream teaching at KS 1,2,3 or 4. essential
Setting targets for academic progress, behaviour and attendance monitoring and tracking individual pupil progress.essential

Personal Attributes

A role model for the values of Respect Collaboration Trust.essential
Resilient and adaptable, able to manage change and navigate challenges effectively.essential
Committed to the well-being and success of pupils, staff, and the wider school community.essential
Highly reflective and commitment to continuous professional learning.essential
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.essential
A thinker who is solutions-focused and proactive in pupil experienceessential
A thinker who is solutions-focused and proactive in pupil experienceessential

Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Mathsessential
Qualified Teacher Status or ability to work towardsessential
Further qualification in SEN

Bridge Street School

Steph Compton

s.compton@bridgestreetschoolderby.co.uk

Bridge Street
Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3LB

Safeguarding Information

The Respect Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references. 

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.