Helping pupils thrive is a hugely rewarding career; join us!
At First Bridge School, you will be part of a team that provides expert therapeutic education and care.Benefits of working at First Bridge School
- Chance to be part of a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
- Competitive pay scales, performance bonuses and performance-linked pay progression.
- Up to 42 days of paid leave, including your birthday.
- Access to the Perkbox platform, providing over 9,000 perks and discounts.
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression.
- Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications.
- For some roles, a laptop to use in work and at home.
- Complimentary breakfasts and drinks, including Nespresso coffee, and funded celebratory events.
Referral rewards
- We offer a financial referral reward to existing First Bridge School staff for recommending people who join us and successfully complete their probationary period.
Step 1. Share your interest
- We always welcome interest from great teachers and therapists, even if we don't have active vacancies!
- Please email your CV and a brief summary explaining why you would like to work at First Bridge School to careers@firstbridge.school
Step 2. Apply
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on our website, suitable applicants will be invited to an initial screening phone call and to complete our application form. Complete our application form in full. Send it to careers@firstbridge.school
Step 3. If shortlisted, attend an interview day
- The fully completed self-disclosure form and confidentiality form must be sent to careers@firstbridge.school prior to your visit on-site.
- Your interview will be split into two parts.
1. Part 1: An assessment or a lesson (depending on the role applied)2. Part 2. Competency and scenario-based interview
Step 4. Offer and onboarding
Upon a successful interview you will receive a verbal offer, followed by a written 'conditional' offer.
Our commitment to safeguarding
We expect everybody to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Pre-employment checks are carried out, professional references are sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks.
We comply with the DBS code of practice. As such, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; the nature of the position and the circumstances and context of your offences will be considered.
An online search is carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Notes on our roles
- We only employ qualified teachers who have completed their ECT induction years.
- We are unable to facilitate training placements and do not make use of temporary, agency or voluntary staff.