Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
About Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
The Polden Bower School and The Bridge School, Sedgemoor have been working in a formal partnership since 2019. From 1 September 2021, Avalon and Polden Bower Schools have formed a hard federation. The Executive Headteacher of the three schools, Helen Farnell, has the overall responsibility and oversees the strategic direction of the partnership. The three schools also share Executive Leadership and work closely together to share resources, facilities and expertise.
Avalon School is a small community secondary special school in Street, Mendip. The school caters for students in their secondary and post 16 years. The school is situated next door to Brookside academy which supports a smooth transition for children moving from the primary specialist base into Avalon special school when they reach Year 7.
Willow Vale School is a newly established and forward‑thinking provision created from the former Bridge School, Sedgemoor and Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC). Spread across six specialist sites in the Bridgwater and Taunton areas, we provide flexible, personalised education for children and young people with a wide range of needs.
The Federation was formed following formal consultation where the IEB (Interim Executive Board) for Avalon formally requested a long-term permanent relationship with the school. This followed a support package for Avalon which was provided by the leadership team at Polden Bower School.
The forming of the partnership gives greater opportunity to share resources, facilities and to develop and support staff training and professional development. There is greater opportunity to share staff expertise and skills, and this will benefit all the schools within the partnership.
Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation Vacancies
Housekeeper
Housekeeper
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
housekeeper required at Avalon School
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,374.00 Annually (Actual)
Approximately £531 monthly- pay award pending
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
TEACHING ASSISTANTS required at Polden Bower Special school due to the continued growth of our school.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,651.00 - £19,548.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay award pending
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint permanent Teaching Assistants on a permanent contract. 32.5 hours per week, 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days) Actual annual gross salary. Dep...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,651.00 - £19,548.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 15 +14
Hospital Education Teacher
Hospital Education Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint a calm, caring, experienced teacher to work independently at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. To lead the hospital classroom within the children's ward and ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS 1- 6
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Somerset Area
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Somerset Area
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School is seeking to appoint a flexible, dynamic, experienced HLTA to work specifically in West Somerset providing support and interventions to children of all ages at risk of permanent ex...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £24,816.00 - £27,821.00 Annually (Actual)
SEMH Advisory Teacher
SEMH Advisory Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School is seeking to appoint an SEMH Advisory Teacher – MPS/UPS to start September 2026. We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and flexible teacher to join our team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Senior Leader - West Somerset
Senior Leader - West Somerset
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint a permanent full time Class Teacher and Centre Lead.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L2-L6
KS2/KS3 Teacher
KS2/KS3 Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are looking for a creative and passionate KS2/KS3 teacher who can deliver a differentiated and tailored curriculum to children within our primary and secondary site.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation Vacancies
Housekeeper
Housekeeper
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
housekeeper required at Avalon School
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £6,374.00 Annually (Actual)
Approximately £531 monthly- pay award pending
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
TEACHING ASSISTANTS required at Polden Bower Special school due to the continued growth of our school.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,651.00 - £19,548.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay award pending
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint permanent Teaching Assistants on a permanent contract. 32.5 hours per week, 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days) Actual annual gross salary. Dep...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £18,651.00 - £19,548.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 15 +14
Hospital Education Teacher
Hospital Education Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint a calm, caring, experienced teacher to work independently at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. To lead the hospital classroom within the children's ward and ...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS 1- 6
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Somerset Area
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Somerset Area
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School is seeking to appoint a flexible, dynamic, experienced HLTA to work specifically in West Somerset providing support and interventions to children of all ages at risk of permanent ex...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £24,816.00 - £27,821.00 Annually (Actual)
SEMH Advisory Teacher
SEMH Advisory Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School is seeking to appoint an SEMH Advisory Teacher – MPS/UPS to start September 2026. We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and flexible teacher to join our team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Senior Leader - West Somerset
Senior Leader - West Somerset
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are seeking to appoint a permanent full time Class Teacher and Centre Lead.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L2-L6
KS2/KS3 Teacher
KS2/KS3 Teacher
Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
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Willow Vale School, Taunton, Somerset
Willow Vale School are looking for a creative and passionate KS2/KS3 teacher who can deliver a differentiated and tailored curriculum to children within our primary and secondary site.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
Are you looking for a different role at Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
