Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
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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.
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor is the Pupil Referral Unit in Bridgwater. The Bridge School has three sites, 2 in Bridgwater and one in Cossington, a small village just outside. The Bridge School works with children who have been or at risk of being permanently excluded from school. It also works with children who have mental health difficulties and also works in a preventative way to support schools with inclusion.
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
Assistant Headteacher - Partnership & Personal Development
Assistant Headteacher - Partnership & Personal Development
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
We are seeking a nurturing and creative Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about working with children and young people who need a bespoke, practical and creative curriculum. Salary range is L6-L...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L6 - L10
Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
Avalon School are seeking to appoint a permanent part time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to start ASAP. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised, efficient and flexible person to jo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £11,677.00 - £11,861.00 Annually (Actual)
HR Administration Assistant
HR Administration Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
Polden Bower School are seeking to appoint a permanent part time HR/Administrative Assistant to join the existing HR team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,224.00 - £25,147.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay rise pending
Assistant Headteacher- Responsibility for Curriculum
Assistant Headteacher- Responsibility for Curriculum
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher who has a real passion for creative curriculum, practical learning and learning beyond the classroom. Salary range is L6-L10 to start in September 2025 o...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L6- L10
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
Avalon School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resilient, creative and motivated full time class teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale
Teacher
Teacher
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor are seeking to appoint a permanent full time Class Teacher – MPS/UPS to start as soon as possible. We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and flexible teacher who is re...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant required at Polden Bower Special school due to the continued growth of our school. Fixed term contracts to start in September 2025. 32.5 hours per week 39 Week...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £9,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Approximate annual salary £9,287 (monthly £773)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation Vacancies
Assistant Headteacher - Partnership & Personal Development
Assistant Headteacher - Partnership & Personal Development
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
We are seeking a nurturing and creative Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about working with children and young people who need a bespoke, practical and creative curriculum. Salary range is L6-L...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L6 - L10
Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
Avalon School are seeking to appoint a permanent part time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to start ASAP. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised, efficient and flexible person to jo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £11,677.00 - £11,861.00 Annually (Actual)
HR Administration Assistant
HR Administration Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
Polden Bower School are seeking to appoint a permanent part time HR/Administrative Assistant to join the existing HR team.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,224.00 - £25,147.00 Annually (Actual)
Pay rise pending
Assistant Headteacher- Responsibility for Curriculum
Assistant Headteacher- Responsibility for Curriculum
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher who has a real passion for creative curriculum, practical learning and learning beyond the classroom. Salary range is L6-L10 to start in September 2025 o...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- L6- L10
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Avalon School, Street, Somerset
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Avalon School, Street, Somerset
Avalon School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resilient, creative and motivated full time class teacher.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale
Teacher
Teacher
The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor, Bridgwater, Somerset
The Bridge School, Sedgemoor are seeking to appoint a permanent full time Class Teacher – MPS/UPS to start as soon as possible. We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and flexible teacher who is re...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- MPS/UPS
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
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Polden Bower School, Bridgwater, Somerset
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant required at Polden Bower Special school due to the continued growth of our school. Fixed term contracts to start in September 2025. 32.5 hours per week 39 Week...
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £9,287.00 Annually (Actual)
Approximate annual salary £9,287 (monthly £773)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Polden Bower and Avalon School Federation
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