Humanities Teacher
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or as soon as possible after
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover, up to 1 year. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role will involve teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to wider Humanities subjects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about history and committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the past. You will help students draw meaningful connections between historical events and the modern world, equipping them with the analytical skills they need to succeed.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- The ability to deliver high-quality Humanities lessons in line with the school’s curriculum.
- The energy, creativity, and resilience to bring learning to life
- A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to contribute to a supportive and high-performing department
- A belief that every child can succeed, and that great teaching makes it possible
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.
Why Join Us?
When you join BCA, you join a forward-thinking academy that values its staff as its greatest strength. We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.
What the school offers its staff
Our employees benefit from:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee Rewards Scheme – High Street discounts, staff wellbeing centre
- Significantly reduced membership at on-site gyms.
- Flexible working options – including part-time and job share opportunities
- Personalised CPD through our Continual Professional Growth Policy
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Bridgwater College Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- 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 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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