Head of Design and Technology

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bridgwater seeks a dedicated Head of Design & Technology. This role involves teaching Design and Technology to students in years 7 to 11. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the subject, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to motivate students. Flexible working options are open for discussion, and the institution offers a supportive working environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Rewards scheme

Generous annual leave

On-site gyms

Free parking

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Design and Technology at Y7-Y11.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technology to students from Y7 to Y11.
• Maintain high standards and inspire students.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Design and Technology specialist

Job description

Overview

Bridgwater College Academy is a secondary school located in Bridgwater. The school is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

Head of Design & Technology

Start Date: Anticipated (to be confirmed)

Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale plus TLR2A

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

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).