Lead SEND Teacher

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance 1 (£2,787.00 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching students with SEND (either in specialist or mainstream settings).
• Understands how to adapt lessons, manage behaviour positively and meet a range of learning needs.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to professional development.
• Builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.

What the school offers its staff

• Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
• A supportive, skilled and welcoming SEND team
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a well‑resourced specialist provision

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

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BCA Lead SEND Teacher JD.pdf - 286 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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