Art & Photography Teacher with Head of Year 7 responsibilities
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Art and design
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, all year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069 - £52,835 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
About The Role
We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Art and Photography Teacher to join our thriving all-through school. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic professional to deliver engaging lessons that nurture students' artistic talent, creativity and technical skills across Art and Photography.
Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will undertake Head of Year responsibilities, providing strong pastoral leadership and supporting the wellbeing, personal development and academic progress of students within your year group. You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture where every student can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Art and Photography lessons that inspire and challenge students.
- Plan, assess and monitor student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where creativity can flourish.
- Lead, support and monitor the pastoral care of a designated year group.
- Promote high standards of attendance, behaviour and student wellbeing.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise achievement and support whole-school improvement.
- Contribute to enrichment opportunities, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
- Uphold the school's safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to student welfare.
What the school offers its staff
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
- The opportunity to be part of an ambitious and improving all-through academy.
- A supportive and collaborative teaching environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for all students.
Further information about the job
Art & Photography Teacher and Head of Year 7
Full time | Permanent |MPS/UPS plus TLR | Anticipated start date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
About Bridgwater College Academy
Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant all-through academy where ambition, high expectations and a commitment to excellence drive everything we do. Serving students from early years through to secondary education, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment where young people are empowered to achieve their full potential. As part of an exciting school improvement journey, we are building a culture of high-quality teaching, strong relationships and continuous development, making this an inspiring time to join our team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher and leader to make a lasting impact both in the classroom and through pastoral leadership, helping students to achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally.
We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have successfully completed their statutory induction period. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to support ECT induction for this post.
Commitment to safeguarding
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).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Bridgwater College Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 1561 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- emily.cornish@btc-trust.org
Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.
Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emily.cornish@btc-trust.org.
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