Class Teacher and Pathway Lead (Middle Leader)

Avalon School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Range Plus TLR 2b
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Range Plus TLR 2b

Class Teacher and Pathway Lead (Middle Leader) 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. Avalon School is part of the Bower Learning Partnership where growth and development of staff is a high priority. We are a small, but ambitious Federation who also work in collaboration with the Pupil Referral Units within Somerset.

Avalon School is looking for a Middle Leader to join the small ambitious team. The successful candidate will lead a learning pathway within the school, ensure that all teachers share the same ambition for all our learners, to ensure the curriculum is meaningful, aspirational and relevant for our learners and ensure it is focused on their next steps. As a school we are focused on the Preparation for Adulthood. We would highly recommend visiting the school to feel the family and community feel when you walk through the doors.

Avalon School is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a 10 day induction programme and an ongoing rich CPD offer. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive teach who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.

You will be expected to provide:

High quality learning opportunities

Excellent communication skills

Relational practice

The ability to form strong professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

In return the school will offer the successful candidate:

- Full 10 day induction programme and ongoing professional development

- 'My Staff Shop' benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme

- Access to occupational health service

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcoming, please contact Jo Stamford 01278 496386, or email HR@poldenbower.org.uk

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.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Avalon School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 73 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Avalon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avalon-school

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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