Assistant Head of Year 10 (Maternity Cover)

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week |39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months or until the original postholder returns if sooner - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Assistant Head of Year 10 plays a key role within the Student Support Team, working closely with students, families and staff to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and academic success. The post holder supports a designated year group by helping to remove barriers to learning, ensuring students receive appropriate interventions and guidance to achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant and inclusive all-through academy serving the local community, currently on an exciting school improvement journey focused on raising standards, enriching opportunities and achieving the very best outcomes for every student. With a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Academy is building a culture where both pupils and staff can thrive, making it an inspiring place to work and develop professionally.

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%

• 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
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BCA AHOY JD.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• Website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: emily.cornish@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

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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