About This Role
Curriculum Coordinator – Oak Bridge School (Opening September 2026)
Location: Near Croydon
Start Date: September 2026
A fabulous opportunity to be part of shaping a brand-new school. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate teacher, with leadership experience, to join us as Curriculum Coordinator of our new Oak Bridge School, opening to students in September 2026. Part of the Spaghetti Bridge Group, Oak Bridge will support students who experience barriers to learning through our unique three-stage curriculum, designed to develop 21st century skills and a lifelong love of learning. Our schools provide creative, relational environments where every child is supported to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful success. This is a rare opportunity to work with us to build something from the ground up - creating a team, shaping a culture, and designing an environment where young people thrive. Our Curriculum Coordinators play a key role in delivering our Enterprise Learning curriculum and supporting our teaching team. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Senior Leadership Team in the opening and ongoing development of the school, helping to build a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Working with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and quality assure the strategic development of curriculum delivery. Leading the initial assessment and baselining process for prospective students and supporting the development of individualised learning programmes. Supporting the day-to-day operational running of the school, including: ensuring student documentation is accurate and up to date, supporting off-site visits and transition days, facilitating the admissions process, debriefing staff and covering staff absence in base rooms.About the role
, supporting their development and performance.Line managing a team of teachers
Leading the student review process and coordinating the wider team around each student to ensure effective support throughout their journey.
Who we're looking for
Applicants must be experienced teachers with a passion for alternative education and curriculum innovation.
You will bring:
Experience working in a SEND or SEMH/ASC setting.
Successful leadership and management experience within a school or relevant organisation, including designing schemes of work and line managing staff.
A strong understanding of evidence-based practice and interventions that improve outcomes for young people.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate a clear vision and inspire others.
Why join Spaghetti Bridge?
We are a forward-thinking group of independent special schools united by a shared belief: education should be relational, creative, and bold enough to change lives. You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction programme, As part of a growing network, you’ll have access to exceptional professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded leaders shaping the future of specialist education. Spaghetti Bridge also offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme to employees in eligible roles. We encourage early applications and may appoint prior to the closing date. Please note that early application is encouraged as we may opt to appoint prior to the advert closing date. Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service. This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. For more information, please view our website: Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform. or contact our onboarding team via recruitment@spbridge.co.uk for more information.