Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion (Leadership Scale L15 – L19)
(Full-time permanent)
Required From 1st September 2025
Join Our Exceptional Team at Bridgewater High School.
At Bridgewater High School, we stand as a beacon of excellence, renowned for its innovation, creativity, and commitment to outstanding outcomes. Our school consistently delivers exceptional results.
We take immense pride in not only guiding students to achieve remarkable success at GCSE but also in fostering a culture of inclusion, precision, and creativity. Our students leave us equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving world.
We are proud of our Inclusive culture and have a strong reputation locally on meeting the needs of pupils with additional needs. In addition to supporting pupils with many different additional needs in mainstream we also host a 25 place Designated Provision for pupils with ASC. Students are supported by a team of 40 teaching and pastoral assistants.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop further an already successful and committed SEN team whilst also developing a whole school approach to supporting the most vulnerable pupils, including those requiring an Alternative Pathway.
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TCAT Teaching Staff Application Form
Please post Teaching Staff application forms to Ms J McInnes at the Upper School address, alternatively you may email it to j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 12 Noon
Interviews will take place week commencing 12th May 2025
COVER SUPERVISORS
Required From September 2025
Grade 5 SCP 8–14
Actual Salary £19,637.57 – to £21,626.11
32.5 hours per week
Term time only, 39 weeks per year
Permanent
We are looking to recruit Cover Supervisors on a permanent contract. Successful applicants should be able to effectively communicate to groups and whole classes giving direction regarding pre-set work prepared by a qualified teacher for the cover lesson and provide consistent support to all young people, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs. The role will be based across our Lower and Upper School Sites.
You will be an enthusiastic individual who shares our ethos of supporting all students to receive the highest quality, inclusive teaching. Applicants are expected to share our values and demonstrate them daily
Kindness – Pride – Integrity – Collaboration – Precision – Inclusivity
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial, and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
For Job Description please click here JOB DESCRIPTION-PERSON SPECIFICATION Cover Supervisor September 2025
Support Staff application forms can be downloaded below and should be returned to Jacqui McInnes j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May 2025 at 12 Noon