Teacher - The Harbour School

Teacher – The Bridge Campus, The Harbour School

KS3/KS4 Teacher for Short Stay School

Full time, Permanent, MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance

Are you passionate about helping young people find their way back into learning? Do you have the empathy, resilience and commitment to teach students who face barriers to mainstream education?

At The Bridge Campus, our short stay provision supports students with a variety of challenges who need a different kind of school for a while - somewhere they can reset, rebuild and prepare for their next step.

Some students don't fit into the mainstream, and that's okay They need a different kind of school, and we need a different kind of person. Someone who understands that not every journey is the same, that the right kind of support can have a big impact (even in a short time), and that sometimes just getting through the door is a victory. 

This is no ordinary teaching job. This is a chance to change the direction of a child's life. 

If you're the kind of person who celebrates the small wins, stays calm in any situation, and believes in second (and third… and fourth) chances, we want to hear from you. 

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Tracking progress, providing feedback, and celebrating every success.
• Creating a safe, positive classroom where students feel valued.
• Supporting wellbeing through positive behaviour strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and external agencies to give students the best support.
• Contributing to curriculum development, enrichment, and whole-school initiatives.

Who we're looking for – you will:

• Have QTS (or equivalent) and KS3/KS4 teaching experience.
• Have a passion for supporting students who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Assess progress with care – and celebrate even the smallest victories 
• Be deeply committed to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to behaviour and learning 
• Be creative, flexible and emotionally resilient – able to think outside the box and adapt to the needs of every learner 
• Be a team player who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment, working closely with parents, carers, support staff, and external agencies 

About us:

The Harbour School is a multi-site organisation, with campuses at Bay Campus (including Primary at The Bay), The Bridge Campus, The Lighthouse Campus, and the Vista Campus (including The Horizon Service), all based within the city of Portsmouth. We also have an Outreach Support Team and a Hospital tuition service at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.

We support students from Year 5 to Year 11, including those with an EHCP for SEMH, students recovering from the trauma of permanent exclusion, those who unintentionally exclude themselves from education, and Students who cannot access school for medical reasons.

As part of Southern Education Trust, The Harbour School's vision is "Learning together in pursuit of happiness." We work hard to create a space where students learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent, and happy individuals who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them.

Why join us?

• Small class sizes with excellent support staff to help you make a real impact and allow more time for meaningful teaching. 
• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• Comprehensive support, Induction and training package
• We're a supportive team who'll have your back during the good, the bad, and the "Did that really just happen?" moments.
• Professional development opportunities because we're all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once
• You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through. 
• A school that celebrates progress, not just results.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference
• The opportunity to develop your career within Southern Education Trust, a growing Trust. 

If you're looking for a role that challenges, rewards, and fills you with purpose in a world where every day is unique and every moment counts, this could be the role for you

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact Bonny Keogh on   to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 7th December 

Interview date: 18th December

To become part of our amazing team, please contact  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your 'name, education and employment', to demonstrate due diligence following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.  The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 

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