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Polden Bower School · Bridgwater · Somerset

Job description

Polden Bower School are looking for a dynamic, creative and flexible full-time teacher for September on a permanent contract.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23 June.

Polden Bower, is a 160-place special school and has the specialist resources needed to meet the needs of our students. State-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation. We are working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU within Bridgwater.

We are looking for outstanding teachers with experience of primary or special educational needs to work within our school. All teachers lead an area of the curriculum. 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.

We are committed to offering our staff a high quality and extensive CPD and offer opportunities for progression throughout the school and wider partnership.

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.

Benefits

Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale

About this school

Polden Bower School

Foundation special school · Ages 4–19

Good
Pupils
247
Avg teacher salary
£48,179
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.1:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU