This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative secondary teacher to join our team as our secondary school expands. We are a small secondary school, with up to fifty students, therefore the SEN teacher will have the responsibility for teaching other subject(s).

We have some flexibility on which subject (s) are included on our teaching timetable; therefore, we are keen to hear what subject strengths teachers could bring to our school.

Start Date: May 2027 or sooner for the right candidate

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 30th November 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-time Contract

Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale + SEN allowance

Are you an exceptional teacher looking for your next career move? The Keystone school would like to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Classroom Teacher to join our school. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching for pupils with autism and associated needs across the school:

Skilled in teaching GCSE
Able to teach BTECs and Functional Skills qualifications
Positive and creative, with a flexible approach to teaching
Forward-thinking, inspirational and receptive to change
An excellent teacher with a successful track record of impacting positively upon student progress and wellbeing
Able to respond to behaviour with resilience using a sensitive and positive approach

Our story:

The Bridge Trust is a unique Multi Academy Trust which consists of seven special schools, one primary school, a Training & Development Service and an Outreach Service. We are an ambitious family of schools that embraces the individuality of everyone – children and adults.

The Keystone School is part of the Bridge Trust and opened its Primary school in September 2017, its Secondary school in 2018 for Key Stage 3 and opened its Key Stage 4 provision in 2023. The school consists of two bases, a primary and a secondary, both of which are co-located with mainstream partner schools. At Keystone we nurture active minds; our students are encouraged to achieve their full academic potential, and their wellbeing is at the heart of all we do.

We are a school for students with autism and follow key areas of the National Curriculum alongside a core Keystone curriculum tailored to the needs of our students. We use a positive behaviour approach which supports our students to develop the skills to become safe, independent and resilient young people.

The Bridge Trust:

The Keystone school is part of The Bridge Trust which is a unique Multi Academy Trust. The Trust which consists of seven special schools, two primary 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.

In return, we can offer you:

Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge Trust family of schools
A chance to help define the school and progress your career
Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support
SEND training including ASC and ADHD
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.

Find out more:

To view more information about our school, please visit the vacancies page on our school website: Keystone - The Bridge Trust

To apply, please click on the apply link to be redirected to the application form.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office by email on satellite@thebridgetrust.academy

We strongly encourage applicants to visit us at our newly renovated secondary school to meet our students and staff team. If you have the requisite skills and would like to find out more, please contact our administration officer on 0207 619 1000 option 3 for Keystone School, followed by option 2 for School Office

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

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 check where relevant.

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.

SEN Classroom Teacher

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