Link School - Secondary English Teacher

Link School, Sunderland

Headteacher:
Mrs Donna Walker BSc (Hons)

Springwell Dene, Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EE

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Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA

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The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision. It supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified member of staff who has the commitment to improve the academic outcomes of our young learners, as well as supporting them in understanding their own emotions and the consequences of their behaviour.

The school offers a supportive working environment, a strong commitment to CPD and career opportunities. We are a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, and a Platinum Anti‑Bullying School. The school promotes well‑being and work‑life balance, and this is at the heart of the school’s ethos. The school has timetabled its week to allow whole‑school PPA on Friday afternoons, emotional well‑being twilights, family‑friendly policies and other staff benefits, highlighted in our staff well‑being policy.

The Link School delivers full‑time alternative education to learners across the City of Sunderland. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, visionary practitioner to deliver high‑quality teaching  currently deliver English, Reading, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE, and Vocational Skills as part of our core curriculum.

As an English Teacher, you will be joining an experienced and supportive school that has a real drive to see our pupils thrive and feel prepared for adult life. You will have small classes which will enable you to personalise the learning for the pupils you teach, delivering English Qualifications across the school to GCSE level.

Are you an effective practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for learners? Are you a teacher who can work with, and get the best from learners, who others find difficult or challenging? Would you enjoy working within a team where you will help learners find their confidence and rediscover their love of learning?

Applications are welcome from mainstream colleagues and ECTs who are interested in a career in alternative education.

To discuss the post further or arrange a visit, please e‑mail caroli or ring .

Application forms and further details are available by e‑mail. Ms Caroline Granton, Director of Resources, Link School, caroli to whom completed applications should be returned.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date:
Friday 6th February 2026 Noon

Shortlisting date:
To be Confirmed.

Interviews:
To Be Confirmed