Job Title: Head of Art & Design
Salary: Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale + TLR 2A
Required from: September 2026 or as soon as possible after
Contract: Full time, permanent
At Bridgwater College Academy, we believe that exceptional teaching changes everything. We are seeking an inspiring Head of Art & Design to lead and develop our creative and technical subjects across Art, Photography, Design & Technology, and Food Technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape a broad, engaging curriculum that fosters creativity, technical skill, and a passion for design. You will lead a committed team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and ensure students are inspired to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will have a strong subject background, leadership experience (or clear leadership potential), and the vision to further develop a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that equips students with both creative and practical life skills.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who has:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong subject knowledge in at least one relevant discipline (Art, Photography, DT or Food Technology)
- Proven success in delivering high-quality teaching at Key Stages 3 and 4
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of staff
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
- A commitment to curriculum development and raising standards across multiple subject areas
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A belief that every student can succeed, supported by excellent teaching
We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have successfully completed their statutory induction period. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to support ECT induction for this post.
Why Join Us?
We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.
Our employees benefit from:
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee Rewards Scheme – High Street discounts, staff wellbeing centre
- Significantly reduced membership at on-site gyms.
- Flexible working options – including part-time and job share opportunities
- Personalised CPD through our Continual Professional Growth Policy
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Closing date for applications: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11:59pm
Anticipated Interview Date: 24th June 2026
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, generous employer pension contribution, 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).
Contact Details
Bridgwater College Academy, Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY
01278 727327 | Bridgwater College Academy Email | BTC Trust Recruitment Email |Bridgwater College Academy Website | BTC Trust Website
