Head of Design and Technology
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 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
At Bridgwater College Academy we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.
We are looking for an outstanding Design and Technology teacher to teach ages from Y7-Y11. Candidates need to be a Design and Technology specialist to take on this role.
You will also need to have good behaviour management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students in order to raise standards and maximise their potential.
We welcome potential candidates to get in touch with us at the Academy and we will endeavour to share some of the ways we support and value our staff here at Bridgwater College Academy and more widely within the Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust.
What we offer:
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
- A professional leadership development coach
- Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression
- Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
Please note, although we are ideally looking for a full-time colleague, we are open to discussing flexible working options
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 28th September 2025
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
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
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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
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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