Teacher of Design and Technology

At Bridgwater College Academy, we believe that exceptional teaching changes everything. We’re looking an outstanding Design Technology teacher to teach to KS3 and KS4. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing Design & Technology curriculum, raise aspirations, and drive excellent outcomes for the young people we serve.

Job Title: Teacher of Design & Technology

Location: Bridgwater College Academy

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Scale: Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale

Required from: As soon as possible

We are particularly keen to welcome specialists in Food, Catering and Hospitality, though with Product Design already established and our wider offer expanding, there is real flexibility for the right candidate.

We also welcome applications from talented individuals who are not yet qualified teachers but hold a relevant degree, as training and development opportunities can be offered for the right person.

If you are passionate about empowering learners, championing creativity and contributing to a department on an ambitious upward journey, we would love to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be committed to nurturing a love of learning, encouraging independent thought, and helping students make meaningful connections between the classroom and the world beyond this.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently holds a relevant degree and is willing to complete teacher training
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to deliver high-quality Design Technology 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

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.

Our employees benefit from:

• Trust-wide leadership competencies framework
• Access to a professional leadership development coach
• Personalised CPD through our Continual Professional Growth Policy
• Employee Rewards Scheme – High Street discounts, wellbeing centre
• 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

Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact us to arrange.

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 15th March 2026 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).