12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Humanities

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year or return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to develop their practice within a supportive and collaborative department.

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

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

  • Employee Rewards Scheme – High Street discounts, wellbeing centre
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Trust-wide leadership competencies framework
  • Staff wellbeing support including on-site gyms and free parking
  • Flexible working options – including part-time and job share opportunities
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

TRUST WIDE Secondary Teacher JD.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
All through school
School size
1576 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Bridgwater College Academy website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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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 recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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