Head of school Work, Jobs in Bridgwater, Som (with Salaries)

Head of ASC Base (Polden Centre)
Bridgwater College Academy —Bridgwater
- £58,569 - £61,534 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Education Engagement Officer
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
14d
Teacher/Mentor (full time and part time available)
Renew Education —Bridgwater
- From £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
16h
Community Engagement Coordinator
ESS —Langport
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- CRM software
- In-person
- Marketing
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Teacher/Mentor; with experience to teach Secondary English and/or Maths
Renew Education —Bridgwater
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- Working with children
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
16h
School Cover Supervisor
Queen's College, Taunton —Taunton
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
22h
Deputy Head Teacher
CareTech Group —Yeovil
- Up to £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- School
- Teaching
12d
Schools Compliance Assistant
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
10d
Professor of Nursing and Royal College of Nursing Chair for Nursing Research
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- From £77,711 a year
- Full-time
- University
5d
English Teacher (Mat Cover)
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £168.80 - £261.78 a day
- Part-time
- English
- School
Gardener
Sherborne Girls —Sherborne
- £26,520 a year
- Full-time
- Hand tools
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Science Teacher
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £32,916 - £51,048 a year
- School
Quick apply
Nursery Practitioner
King's Schools Taunton Ltd —Taunton
- £28,885 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
19h
Teaching Assistant - 2x Vacancies
Westfield Academy —Yeovil
- £18,652 - £19,248 a year
- Microsoft Word
- IT
- In-person
- Sick pay
Quick apply
10d
PPC Manager
Tes Global —Yeovil
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Science Technician - Part Time
Westfield Academy —Yeovil
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
- Sick pay
Quick apply
11d
Domestic Services Assistant
Wells Cathedral School —Wells
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Sick pay
Quick apply
12d
Cleaner
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust —Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
- £6,446.22 - £8,057.78 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Lighthouse Schools Partnership —Bristol
- £4,318.40 a year
- Part-time
- English
- IT
- School
- Employee discount
20h
Kitchen Team Leader
Miller & Carter - Cardiff Bay —Cardiff
- Up to £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d

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Head of ASC Base (Polden Centre)

Bridgwater College Academy -
Bridgwater

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£58,569 - £61,534 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Organisational skills
QTS
Communication skills

Full job description

Actual Salary

BTCT Leadership Pay Scale Points 6-8 (£58,569 - £61,534)

Package

Teachers’ pension scheme Employee Reward Scheme – including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre. Employee Assistance Program Opportunities to work collaboratively across the Trust A chance to shape and develop specialist ASC provision

Job category/type

Teaching

Date posted

26/06/2026

Job reference

REQ000511

Head of Polden Centre (ASC Base)

Full time, permanent

Scale: BTCT Leadership Pay Scale Points 6-8 (£58,569 - £61,534)

Required from: September 2026 (or by January 2027 at the latest)

Bridgwater College Academy is seeking an exceptional and passionate leader to join our dedicated SEND team as Head of Polden Centre (ASC Base). This is a rewarding opportunity to lead our specialist Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) provision and play a key role in our continued journey of school improvement.

As a school, we are committed to securing the very best outcomes for every student. The successful candidate will contribute to this vision by leading and developing our specialist ASC provision, ensuring students receive outstanding academic, social and emotional support within a safe, inclusive and aspirational learning environment.

You will lead a skilled specialist team, oversee student provision and curriculum pathways, and work collaboratively with families, external agencies and colleagues across the Academy and Trust. As a member of the wider leadership team, you will help promote high expectations, inclusive practice and continuous improvement across the school.

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage the Polden Centre ASC provision
Ensure inclusive, personalised learning opportunities for students with ASC
Coordinate EHCP annual reviews and SEND review meetings
Support staff development and deliver autism-focused training
Develop positive partnerships with parents, external agencies and County Hall
Monitor student progress, provision and intervention strategies
Promote student wellbeing, independence and voice
Support inclusive practice across the wider Academy

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and credible leader who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has significant experience working with students with ASC/SEND
Is a confident and compassionate leader
Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Is committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
Can support and coach colleagues to develop outstanding practice

Why Join Us?

At Bridgwater College Academy, our colleagues benefit from:

Teachers’ pension scheme
Employee Reward Scheme – including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
Employee Assistance Program
Free on-site parking
Opportunities to work collaboratively across the Trust
A chance to shape and develop specialist ASC provision

Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange.

Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 11:59pm

Anticipated Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contributions, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Work Location: In person

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