Key Role Information

Salary
£32,919.00 - 51,047.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/07/2026 00:00
Interview
20 July 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Qualified Teaching Pay Scale | M1 - T3: TLR 2.2
Department
Middle Leader
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 head of department, 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 Trusts 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:


  1. A committed and passionate staff team
  2. A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
  3. Being part of a highly regarded, highly supportive and ambitious school/federation
  4. Regular well-being support
  5. 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.


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Safeguarding Statement

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and will maintain an attitude of “it could happen here”.


This post involves substantial contact with children and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We may also undertake an online search as part of the safer recruitment process.



Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
A degree or equivalent qualification essential
Science/Maths

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of a range of accreditation routes, including Foundation Learningessential
Able to consistently deliver good quality teaching which engages learners.essential

Experience

Experience teaching the relevant subject at KS2, KS3, KS4 and/or 5.essential
Experience of curriculum development and implementation. essential
Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learningessential
Experience of coordinating or supervising the work of othersessential
Knowledge of the National curriculum at KS2, 3, 4 and/or 5essential
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practicesessential
Up-to-date and developing knowledge of the relevant subject curriculum and programsessential

Leadership

Effective leadership and motivational skillsessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsessential
Ability to set and meet deadlines by prioritising workessential
Ability to analyse and utilise assessment data to track student progressessential

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.