Senior Leader - West Somerset in Taunton

Senior Leader - West Somerset in Taunton

Taunton Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Willow Vale School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support and inspire students with personalised education plans in a dynamic school environment.
  • Company: Willow Vale School, a forward-thinking provision for diverse learners.
  • Benefits: Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive network.
  • Other info: Join a community that values safety, kindness, and belonging.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and help them thrive.
  • Qualifications: Experience with diverse learners and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Willow Vale School is seeking to appoint a permanent full‑time Class Teacher and Centre Lead for our Minehead campus (MPS/UPS) starting September 2026.

We are looking for dynamic, resilient and flexible teachers to join our team.

Willow Vale School is a newly established 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.

Our work is guided by three core values: Be Safe.

Be Kind.

Belong.

These values underpin our culture and ensure every learner feels supported, respected and part of a community where they can thrive.

Students join Willow Vale through several pathways.

Our main remit is to work with and support young people who are not able to access mainstream schools, for a variety of reasons.

Whatever the route, our aim is to provide high‑quality, highly personalised programmes that rebuild confidence, re‑engage learners and prepare them for their next steps.

Responsibilities

  • Support HLTAs in delivery and planning of lessons.
  • Serve as key teachers/tutors for small groups of learners.
  • Maintain flexibility in approach, be sympathetic to individual needs and differentiate at a high level within our multi‑site school in the Minehead area.
  • Facilitate the re‑engagement of learners with significant gaps in their education.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with young people who may have significant gaps in their education.
  • Strong ability to differentiate and cater for individual learning needs.
  • Effective communication skills, particularly in English.
  • UK right to work and readiness to comply with background checks.
  • Professional Development & Career Progression

Opportunities for CPD and career progression within our partnership of schools, including The Bridge, Polden Bower and Avalon Schools.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

Willow Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts require a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure, medical clearance, an online check, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

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Willow Vale School

Contact Details:

Willow Vale School Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Leader - West Somerset in Taunton

Teaching Skills
Differentiation
Communication Skills
Flexibility
Resilience
Experience with Special Educational Needs
Lesson Planning