Teacher
Gilbert Ward Academy
England
- £32,916 - £51,048 per year
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 FTE per annum depending on relevant teaching experience, plus SEN 1 allowance £2,787
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2025
Job overview
- Has DfE recognised teaching qualification and QTS or equivalent
- Is primary or secondary trained in any subject specialism
- Understands or is committed to developing a strong understanding of, the needs of pupils with additional needs
- Brings creativity, resilience, and dedication to helping pupils succeed academically and personally
- Shares our commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Engage Pathway – for pupils with significant anxieties or the most complex SEMH needs, focusing on communication, emotional literacy, and interest-led learning
- Explore Pathway – for pupils who need consistency, strong relationships, and reduced transitions, with inquiry-based and cross-curricular approaches
- Discover Pathway – for pupils who benefit from clear structure and subject-specific teaching, led by subject specialists across the curriculum
As a purpose-built, state-of-the-art special free school that opened its doors in September 2023, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education for pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- A highly supportive and skilled staff team who share expertise across the Trust
- Exceptional facilities designed to meet the needs of SEMH learners
- Tailored professional development opportunities to support subject teaching and career progression
- The chance to make a meaningful difference at a growing, values-driven academy
- Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
- Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
- Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
- Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
- Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)
- A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
- Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates
- Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
- Bike 2 Work scheme
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About Gilbert Ward Academy
- Gilbert Ward Academy
- Princess Louise Rd, Blyth
- Northumberland
- NE24 2TS
- United Kingdom
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