Teacher MPS /UPR SEN1 (Maternity Cover)

Link School, Sunderland

Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker BSc (Hons)

Springwell Dene, Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EE

Tel: 0191 561 5777

Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA

Tel: 0191 561 4777

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 seeking to support them in understanding their own emotions and 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.

KS2/3 Teacher MPS UPR SEN1 – Maternity Cover 

One year contract until Easter 2026

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 at KS2 and KS3. We currently deliver English, Reading, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE, Employability Skills and Spanish as part of our core curriculum. In addition, we participate in cookery, mindfulness, PE and topic-based learning.

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 colleagues already working in alternative provision, mainstream colleagues and NQTs who are interested in a career in alternative education

 If you would like to discuss the post further or would like to arrange a visit, please e mail caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk or ring 0191 561 5777

 Application forms and further details are available by e mailing

Ms Caroline Granton, Director of Resources, Link School, caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk 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 subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure

Closing date: Mon 17 February 2025 Noon

 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 18 February 2025

 Interviews: Thursday 20 February 2025