SEND Class Teacher for Post 16

Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU

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 Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale

SEND Class Teacher for Post 16 job summary

Polden Bower School are looking for a dynamic, creative and flexible full-time teacher to work in our Post 16 department to start in September 2026 on a permanent contract.

Polden Bower School has a pupil population of 260, it has three main bases. Albert Street Campus is for our youngest children in Early years and Key Stage 1. Bower Lane Campus is the biggest centre and caters for children from key stage 2 to Post 16 and we have a small Satellite base within Somerset Bridge Primary School. As part of Bower Learning Partnership, we are in a hard Federation with Avalon Special school in Street and we work in collaboration with the Pupil Referral Units in Somerset.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with experience of Post 16 or special educational needs to work within our school. We have a small Post 16 with the main offer being community based as we prepare our young people for life after school. We offer a personalised curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities and interventions. You would be working within a supportive team of committed teachers and support staff. If you feel you have what it takes to work with us to achieve the very best for our students, we would very much like to hear from you.

Polden Bower 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 team 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 .

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.

Age range of students: 4-19

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.

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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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