Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full time & Part time
Advert Start Date: 06/07/2026
Salary: Pay Range starting on £25,000 and rising annually up to £31,000 per annum. In addition to this increasing salary there is a potential recruitment/retention/responsibility allowance which allows the opportunity to earn up to a potential additional £5,000 per annum.
Hours per week: Full time (37.5)/Part time (hours to be agreed)
Job Category: Mentorship and Teaching
Employment Location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DG
Employment Start Date: 01/09/2026 - potentially beforehand
Closing date: 16/07/2026 – Midday
Renew Education is a relatively newly established Alternative Provision Centre in the heart of Bridgwater, dedicated to supporting young people with complex needs and supporting them to thrive. We’re seeking a passionate and resilient educator to join us on our journey to help shape a nurturing, impactful learning environment. We currently work with 9 local schools, with students ranging from Year 3 - 11. We wish to increase capacity and are looking for the right candidate to be part of the next phase of our growth.
What you’ll do
- Plan to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual learning needs
- Provide one-to-one mentorship and build trusting relationships
- Develop personalised pathways and bespoke learning opportunities that foster growth, confidence, and achievement
- Provide feedback to commissioning schools as to how a young person is progressing.
What we’re looking for
- Proven ability to build respectful, positive relationships with young people
- Experience working with vulnerable learners, including those with SEMH needs or previous trauma
- A track record of implementing strategies that lead to measurable progress
- Deep understanding of how young people learn and how to adapt teaching accordingly
Why join us?
- Be part of a visionary organisation making a real difference
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Competitive salary with recognition of prior service
- Generous pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement (not term time only)
- Health care package and discounted gym membership
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be a catalyst for change in the lives of young people who need it most. If you’re ready to nurture, educate, and empower, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please email a copy of your CV (including references) and a letter outlining why you feel you are suitable to be considered for this position to Pete Ford (Head of Centre) to [email protected] by the deadline stipulated.
Please note that all appointments will be subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Experience:
- teaching/mentoring/counselling: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
- Counselling or teaching qualifications preferred (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
