Head of Art & Design
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Bridgwater College Academy, we believe that exceptional teaching changes everything. We are seeking an inspiring Head of Art & Design to lead and develop our creative and technical subjects across Art, Photography, Design & Technology, and Food Technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape a broad, engaging curriculum that fosters creativity, technical skill, and a passion for design. You will lead a committed team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and ensure students are inspired to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will have a strong subject background, leadership experience (or clear leadership potential), and the vision to further develop a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that equips students with both creative and practical life skills.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong subject knowledge in at least one relevant discipline (Art, Photography, DT or Food Technology)
- Proven success in delivering high-quality teaching at Key Stages 3 and 4
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of staff
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
- A commitment to curriculum development and raising standards across multiple subject areas
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A belief that every student can succeed, supported by excellent teaching
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
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- recruitment@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 recruitment@btc-trust.org.
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