The event is aimed at those who are interested in making a move to work with children and teenagers in specialist schools but would like to know more about the sector.  

The Trust manages four academies (on six sites) across Bristol, Bath and West Wiltshire that specialise either for students who have social, emotional or mental health difficulties or could be excluded from school.  A sixth school is due to open in Kingswood in 2020.

At the open afternoon teachers and support staff from both specialist (Knowle DGE) and alternative (St Matthias) academies will be available for tours and to discuss their roles.

The trust can support teaching assistants to reach qualified teaching status will have roles available for the next academic year in teaching, mentoring (level 4 or special educational needs training required) and in support roles.

When:

Wednesday 20 March. Doors open for drop in between  3.30pm – 5.30pm.

Where:

St Matthias Academy (alternative provision for secondary students), Alexandra Park, Fishponds , Bristol,  BS16 2BG

and 

Knowle DGE Academy (specialist school for 7 – 18 year olds), Leinster Avenue, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1NN

Questions:

For more information telephone the Trust office on 0117 370 8030