Bid Writer

Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or possibly sooner

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  28 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,268.00 - £5,704.00 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending

Bid Writer job summary

Polden Bower School are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to join our Federation one day per week to identify and secure funding opportunities that support our strategic priorities and enhance opportunities for children.

This post is paid at a grade 13 £5,268- £5,704 per annum depending on experience (pay award pending), 7.5 hours a week 8.30 AM-4.30 PM all year round. Can work the hours flexibly by negotiation.

Key Duties:

Research relevant grants, trusts, and funding programmes.

Prepare persuasive, high‑quality bid submissions.

Draft budgets, costing information, and impact statements.

Work collaboratively with school staff to gather supporting information.

Track bid outcomes and maintain accurate funding records.

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience in bid writing or professional writing roles.

Is highly organised and able to meet deadlines independently.

Communicates clearly and professionally.

Works effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail.

Experience in education, charity, or public‑sector settings is desirable.

For more information please email HR@poldenbower.org.uk

Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, online search, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Polden Bower School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Polden Bower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/polden-bower-school

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