Class Teacher

Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising of 11 schools, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire. About the role: We are looking for a talented and flexible class teacher who is excited by variety, collaboration and professional growth. This post will be based at Richard De Clare community Academy but with the expectation to work in another one of our schools in either Witham or Chelmsford for 2 or 3 days per week. This unique position offers the chance to work for sustained periods in one or two of our schools within a defined local area, providing class-based cover and capacity to support our school leaders. By enabling additional leadership time, this role plays a vital part in strengthening teaching and learning across our Trust. Why this role is special Working across our well‑supported Trust schools, you will: · Gain valuable experience across different school contexts and demographics · Work alongside a range of leadership styles and high-quality practitioners · Develop adaptability, confidence and a broader understanding of school improvement · Be part of a collaborative Trust that values staff wellbeing and professional learning · Build skills that strongly support future leadership or specialist pathways This role offers a rare opportunity to broaden your impact while still enjoying the reward of sustained class teaching and being part of a team. Who we’re looking for We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and committed class teacher who: · Delivers consistently strong