Head of School (Part-Time 2 days a week)

Avalon School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: L11 - L17 (pro-rata)
• Additional allowances:

  L11 - L17 (pro-rata)

Head of School (Part-Time 2 days a week) job summary

Head of School (Part-Time, Job Share) - Avalon School

Leadership Scale L11-L17 (pro rata) | 2 days per week

Avalon School, part of the Bower Learning Partnership, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced leader to join us as a part-time Head of School (2 days per week). This role operates within a job share model, working alongside an existing Head of School (3 days per week) to provide strong, consistent leadership across the school.

This role would be a perfect secondment opportunity for someone currently in a senior leadership position who is driven and passionate about their own professional development and provides an ideal opportunity for professional development.

This is a non-teaching role with a clear focus on teaching and learning, safeguarding and curriculum design. You will play a key role in leading the school day to day, developing high-quality provision and driving school improvement, while contributing to the wider leadership of the partnership.

Avalon is a nurturing special school for secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs, where we are committed to our vision of ‘Learning for Life’—supporting pupils to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for adulthood.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has experience of senior leadership and school improvement
• Can lead and develop a team with clarity, empathy and high expectations
• Has strong knowledge of teaching and learning, curriculum and SEND practice
• Is committed to inclusion, student voice and person-centred approaches

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership structure, including an experienced Executive Team
• Strong opportunities for professional development and leadership growth, including secondment opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people within a values-driven partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

If you are looking to take the next step in your leadership journey within a supportive and ambitious partnership, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please see the information contained in this link about the role: Recruitment Pack Head of School

Please contact Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager on 01278 496386 or email HR@poldenbower.org.uk should you need any further information Enquires are welcomed.

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 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.

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

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 schools, 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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