Head of Design and Technology

Overview 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. Responsibilities and Requirements We are seeking a Design and Technology specialist to teach pupils in Years 7 to 11. The successful candidate should: • Have strong behaviour management skills • Be able to inspire and motivate students to raise standards and maximise potential • Hold relevant qualifications and experience in Design and Technology • Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and student welfare 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 Application details Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 28th September 2025 Equality, safeguarding and disclosure 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. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-17