Science Teacher

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a passionate and dynamic Science Teacher to inspire students from Year 7 to Year 11 at Bridgwater College Academy. The role involves fostering a love for science and promoting student achievement within a supportive team environment. Benefits include professional development opportunities, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity. This position requires Qualified Teacher Status and strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Employee Rewards Scheme

On-site gyms

Free parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, innovative approach to teaching.
• Ability to teach students in Year 7 to Year 11.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to develop a love for science.
• Support student achievement and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Achievement focus

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Science Teacher – Bridgwater College Academy

Location: Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY
Start Date: Anticipated (to be confirmed)
Salary: Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale

Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists

Bridgwater College Academy, part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Science Teacher to join our thriving secondary school community. You’ll teach students from Year 7 to Year 11, helping them unlock their potential and develop a lifelong love of science.

We are committed to excellence in education and believe that great teaching transforms lives. If you’re enthusiastic, innovative, and ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified and inspiring Science teacher
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A commitment to raising achievement and nurturing student potential
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a supportive team

Why Join Us

We value our staff and offer a wide range of benefits and professional development opportunities:

• 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

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 28th September 2025

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).