Class Teacher
Avalon School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.
The school is looking for a dynamic, resilient, creative and motivated teacher with a passion for raising aspirations and focused on student outcomes. As a school we are focused on the Preparation for Adulthood framework, and we develop pathways for students to work towards their destination at Post 16 or Post 19. We actively encourage our students to aim for a place at college or in paid employment wherever possible.
Polden Bower and Avalon Federation is a partnership of three schools which include, 2 special schools; Polden Bower School in Bridgwater, Avalon School in Street and The Bridge School which is the PRU (Pupil referral Unit) serving Sedgemoor area. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.
We are committed to offering our staff a high quality and extensive CPD and offer opportunities for progression throughout the school and wider partnership.
Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, an online check, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
Age range of students: 11 -19
Please contact Amy Norris Assistant Head teacher should you need any further information. Enquiries and visits are welcomed, please call 01278 496386 to arrange an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Avalon School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 65 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Avalon School website
Avalon is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.
Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.
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