Want a job where you can make a real difference? You’ve come to the right place.
At The Bridge, we know that no two learners are the same. They have different personalities, strengths, interests, challenges and goals, and that’s what makes our work so rewarding.
That’s why we need people who can see the individual behind the behaviour, build genuine relationships and think creatively about what might work for each learner. Sometimes that means trying something different, thinking on your feet or simply seeing things from another perspective.
And just as we don’t expect our learners to fit into a mould, we don’t expect you to either.
We want you to bring your own experiences, strengths, ideas, personality and sense of humour. You might be brilliant at building relationships, great at coming up with creative ideas, calm when things get challenging or simply someone who has a knack for helping people feel at ease.
Different learners need different approaches and different people bring different strengths. That’s what makes our team stronger.
Our culture shapes the way we work with learners, families and one another.
Our values are a big part of who we are. We’re looking for people who share our approach and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference.
Of course, skills and experience matter, but so does who you are, how you treat people and the relationships you build with learners and colleagues.
Explore our Vision & ValuesWe want you to have the space to learn, try new things and be brilliant at what you do.
We trust our team to use their judgement, share their ideas and speak up when they think something could be done differently or better. You won’t just be coming in to do a job, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape what we do.
There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of our team.
We all have different strengths, experiences, interests and ambitions, and that’s something we value. We want to help you develop in a way that works for you, rather than expecting everyone to follow the same career path.
We’ll support you, but we also want you to take ownership of your own journey.
That means being willing to learn, asking questions, listening to feedback and being honest about where you might need a bit more support. It also means looking after yourself and recognising that your wellbeing matters too.
We’re all learning and developing as we go, and that’s okay!
We know work isn't your whole life
We want The Bridge to be somewhere you can build a rewarding career, feel part of a supportive team and still have a life outside work.
We understand that family, relationships, hobbies and everything else that life throws at you matter too. Wherever we can, we’ll work with you to find ways of working that give you the flexibility you need.
At the same time, our learners have to come first. Their needs, safety and consistency are at the heart of what we do, so flexibility needs to work alongside the commitments of your role and the support our learners rely on.
We believe the two can work together.
We’ll be open, honest and practical about what’s possible, and we’ll do our best to find solutions that work for you, your team and our learners.
Because when our people feel supported, valued and able to balance work with life, they’re in the best position to give our learners their very best.
We're always looking for great people who share our belief in what young people can achieve. Take a look at our current opportunities below.
Can’t see a vacancy that feels quite right for you? Don’t let that stop you.
We’re always interested in hearing from people who think they could bring something valuable to The Bridge. Maybe you have experience, skills or ideas that don’t quite fit into one of our current job descriptions. Maybe you’ve worked in a completely different sector but have skills that you think could make a real difference to our learners or our team.
If you think you have something to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch with us and tell us a little about yourself, what you’re good at and what you think you could bring to The Bridge. We can’t promise there will be a role available straight away, but we’re always happy to hear from great people – and the right opportunity might come along at the right time.
You never know where a conversation might lead.
So, you've spotted a role that looks like it could be right up your street. Great!
We know applying for a job can sometimes feel a little daunting, so take a look through what you can expect from us.
A member of our recruitment team will review your application, looking at your experience, your skills and, importantly, what you could bring to our team and our learners.
Please don't be put off if you don't meet every single thing on the job description. We're not looking for robots who can tick every box. We're looking for great people.
You might have years of experience in education. You might have worked somewhere completely different and developed brilliant communication skills, patience, resilience or an ability to connect with people. Or you might be starting your career with a real passion for working with children.
Tell us about it.
Working in alternative provision can be incredibly rewarding. Our learners are all different. There is no magic formula and definitely no one-size-fits-all approach.
We're looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference and who can see the person, not just the behaviour.
Alternative provision can have its challenging days. That's why having a great team around you matters.
Whether you need someone to talk something through with, a second opinion on a tricky situation, help with an idea or simply someone who can say "I've been there!", you'll have people around you who have your back.
You won't be expected to have all the answers. We share ideas, celebrate the wins, learn from difficult days and support each other when things don't quite go to plan.
Looking after our learners starts with looking after each other.
If we think you could be a good fit, we'll invite you to meet with us. Our interviews are friendly and conversational. We'll ask about your experience, but we also want to get to know you.
Depending on the role, we may also ask you to complete a practical task, planning activity or shadowing session. This gives you the opportunity to show us how you think and approach real-life situations.
For some roles, we may talk through different scenarios. There might be a learner who is refusing to engage, a tricky situation that needs managing or a safeguarding concern that needs reporting.
We're not necessarily looking for a textbook answer. We want to understand how you think, how you communicate and how you approach situations.
You don't need to have a particular personality or fit a particular mould. Our team is made up of people with different experiences, personalities and strengths – and that's exactly how we like it.
Bring your personality, your ideas and your sense of humour.
Brilliant! We'll get your pre-employment checks underway and start getting you ready for your first day.
Our onboarding process will introduce you to our team, our provision, our expectations and, most importantly, how we support our learners.
You won't be expected to know everything on day one. There'll be training, support and plenty of opportunities to learn along the way.
Please don't take it personally. Sometimes another candidate simply has experience that's a closer match for what we need at that particular time. Sometimes it's just not the right role or the right moment.
It doesn't mean you don't have something to offer.
Keep an eye on our vacancies and have another go. The role that's right for you might be the next one we advertise.
If you've found a role that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you've worked in education before or you're bringing skills and experience from somewhere completely different, we're always keen to meet great people who want to make a difference to the lives of our learners.
We follow safer recruitment practices, and all applications must be submitted through our online application form.
The Bridge Alternative Provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows safer recruitment procedures. Interviews for all roles include questions about safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
We believe that diversity of skills, backgrounds and experiences makes our team stronger.
The Bridge is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the applicable filtering rules for protected convictions and cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted applicants may be subject to an online search of publicly available information, including social media, in line with current safeguarding guidance.
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that these checks may form part of our shortlisting and recruitment process.
If you'd like to know more about working at The Bridge or have a question about applying, get in touch with our team.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
For us, being Disability Confident is about making sure everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, develop their skills and build a rewarding career with us.
We recognise that people bring different strengths, experiences and perspectives to the workplace. A disability, health condition or neurodivergence should never be a barrier to someone being able to show us what they can do.
We also recognise that sometimes a small change can make a big difference – whether that's an adjustment to an interview, a different way of working, additional support or simply taking the time to understand what someone needs.
We want our team to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to do their best work and where differences are recognised as something that can strengthen our team.
If you would benefit from an adjustment during our recruitment process, please let us know. We're happy to have a conversation about what would help.