Head of Design and Technology

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Design Technology to lead our talented DT department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator with the vision, drive, and leadership skills to shape the future of Design Technology at Bridgwater College Academy.

As a leader, you will be responsible for setting high expectations, driving improvement across the department, and supporting colleagues to deliver innovative and engaging lessons that bring the subject to life. You will have the ability to inspire both students and staff, fostering creativity, resilience, and a passion for design in every learner.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

We are committed to excellence in education and believe that great leadership and great teaching transform lives. If you’re ready to lead a team and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Proven leadership experience or the aspiration and potential to lead a successful department

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• The ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues to achieve excellence

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a supportive and ambitious team

• A commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and ensuring that every child has access to the very best education

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Bridgwater College Academy?

Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant, all-through academy at the heart of its community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, supportive environment, and relentless focus on helping every child achieve their full potential.

When you join us, you become part of a progressive, forward-looking Trust where innovation is encouraged, professional development is prioritised, and staff wellbeing truly matters. Our teams benefit from:

• Trust-wide leadership development through a structured competencies framework and access to a professional leadership coach

• Personalised CPD and career pathways through our Continual Professional Growth Policy

• Comprehensive wellbeing support, on-site gyms, free parking, and staff rewards programme

• Flexible working options, including part-time and job share opportunities

• A genuine commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion

At Bridgwater College Academy, you’ll find a community that values creativity, collaboration, and care — for both our students and our staff.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit BTC Trust Careers Page. Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact us to arrange.

Closing date: 13th October 2025 at 11:59pm

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, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, 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).

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 College Academy is committed 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. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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TRUST WIDE Head of Dept JD.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@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 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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