Stephenson (MK) Trust
About Stephenson (MK) Trust
Stephenson (MK) Trust was founded in April 2012 to take responsibility for The Gatehouse School in Milton Keynes, which closed at the end of March 2012 and reopened in April 2012 as Stephenson Academy. Stephenson Academy, an SEMH academy in Milton Keynes, was the first sponsored special school academy in the country and the sponsors are St Paul’s Catholic School in Milton Keynes and SERCO. The sponsors worked closely and productively with officers from Milton Keynes Council and the DfE to launch the academy successfully.
Stephenson (MK) Trust became a multi-academy Trust with the Trust taking responsibility for Bridge Academy in October 2013. Bridge Academy is the Alternative Provision for secondary age pupils in Milton Keynes and is central to the development of the Milton Keynes Secondary Inclusion Partnership comprising all mainstream, secondary school and the Local Authority. Kathie Hughes became the new CEO in September 2023.
Since the academies became part of the Trust their foundations and outcomes are now secure. The outcomes for both academies place them in the upper reaches of their peers in the country whether for examination outcomes, attendance or exclusions. Both academies were judged to be Good in their most recent Ofsted inspections. Both academies are at the forefront of developments in such areas as therapeutic care, curriculum developments and working with parents for the good of the children.
Stephenson Academy has grown from a base of 22 students when The Gatehouse School closed to well over 80 students currently. Bridge Academy usually reaches its target of 195 students earlier in each academic year than the previous one. In September 2019, the Trust opened a joint Post-16 provision for Bridge Academy and Stephenson Academy students.
On 1 November 2022, Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit, MKPPRU, joined the Trust as a separate Academy, supporting up to 40 primary aged pupils. The Trust had supported MKPPRU for a number of years and also facilitated the development of the Primary Inclusion Partnership which mirrors the developments in the mainstream secondary sector which Bridge Academy supports. Kathie Hughes is the partnership officer for both the secondary and primary inclusion partnerships.
Stephenson (MK) Trust aims to continue to work closely with Milton Keynes Local Authority, other neighbouring Local Authorities, special schools in Milton Keynes, mainstream secondary schools and those interested in the good of the Trust and its work for the benefit of those that the Trust serves.
Jo-Anne Hoarty
Chair
Stephenson (MK) Trust
Stephenson (MK) Trust Vacancies
Head of HR
Head of HR
Stephenson (MK) Trust, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson (MK) Trust, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Join us in shaping the future of education across Milton Keynes.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £60,637.00 - £64,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Maths with SEN Experience
Teacher of Maths with SEN Experience
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
· Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes? · Are you, or do you want to be a Teacher? · Do you want to help us to build brighter futures?
- Permanent | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance
Momentum Project / Data Administrator
Momentum Project / Data Administrator
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
The SMKT Momentum Project is part of Stephenson (MK) Trust’s city-wide strategy to provide early, targeted intervention for children and young people showing escalating or challenging behaviour. It ...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £33,143.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (FTE)
Full time, Term time only
Momentum Project Mentor
Momentum Project Mentor
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Help change the trajectory for young people before they reach crisis. We are looking for passionate and committed mentors to join our Momentum Team, working directly with children who need additional ...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £25,221.91-£29,244.19 Actual, 37 hours, 39 weeks (Term time only)
Momentum Project – Teacher (Trauma‑Informed Intervention Lead)
Momentum Project – Teacher (Trauma‑Informed Intervention Lead)
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Be the teacher who intervenes before young people reach crisis. We are looking for a committed and skilled teacher to join our Momentum Team, supporting children who are at risk of disengaging from ma...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS + potential enhancement (Aligned to Stephenson (MK) Trust pay structure) + SEN allowance
Teacher with SEN Experience
Teacher with SEN Experience
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy provides education for students both male and female aged between 9 and 16 years. Are you someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great listener who is non-judgmental and cal...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy provides education for students both male and female aged between 9 and 16 years. We are the local SEN provision for students with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual £22,201 - £24,817 Term Time Only
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join our team in a specialist setting committed to ensuring ever...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £39,556.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£5497)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Stephenson (MK) Trust
Stephenson (MK) Trust Vacancies
Head of HR
Head of HR
Stephenson (MK) Trust, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson (MK) Trust, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Join us in shaping the future of education across Milton Keynes.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £60,637.00 - £64,413.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Maths with SEN Experience
Teacher of Maths with SEN Experience
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
· Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes? · Are you, or do you want to be a Teacher? · Do you want to help us to build brighter futures?
- Permanent | Part-Time
- MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance
Momentum Project / Data Administrator
Momentum Project / Data Administrator
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
The SMKT Momentum Project is part of Stephenson (MK) Trust’s city-wide strategy to provide early, targeted intervention for children and young people showing escalating or challenging behaviour. It ...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £33,143.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (FTE)
Full time, Term time only
Momentum Project Mentor
Momentum Project Mentor
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Help change the trajectory for young people before they reach crisis. We are looking for passionate and committed mentors to join our Momentum Team, working directly with children who need additional ...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- £25,221.91-£29,244.19 Actual, 37 hours, 39 weeks (Term time only)
Momentum Project – Teacher (Trauma‑Informed Intervention Lead)
Momentum Project – Teacher (Trauma‑Informed Intervention Lead)
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Bridge Academy, All-Through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Be the teacher who intervenes before young people reach crisis. We are looking for a committed and skilled teacher to join our Momentum Team, supporting children who are at risk of disengaging from ma...
- Fixed Term | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS + potential enhancement (Aligned to Stephenson (MK) Trust pay structure) + SEN allowance
Teacher with SEN Experience
Teacher with SEN Experience
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy provides education for students both male and female aged between 9 and 16 years. Are you someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great listener who is non-judgmental and cal...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy provides education for students both male and female aged between 9 and 16 years. We are the local SEN provision for students with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,583.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual £22,201 - £24,817 Term Time Only
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
-
Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Stephenson Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join our team in a specialist setting committed to ensuring ever...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £39,556.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£5497)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Stephenson (MK) Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Stephenson (MK) Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
