Job Title: Head of Design Technology.
Hours: Full time.
As soon as possible.
Relocation package and/or signing bonus available for the successful applicant, to be agreed at offer stage.
We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Head of Design Technology to lead our talented DT department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator with the vision, drive, and leadership skills to shape the future of Design Technology at Bridgwater College Academy.
You will have the ability to inspire both students and staff, fostering creativity, resilience, and a passion for design in every learner.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
A commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and ensuring that every child has access to the very best education
Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant, all-through academy at the heart of its community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, supportive environment, and relentless focus on helping every child achieve their full potential.
When you join us, you become part of a progressive, forward-looking Trust where innovation is encouraged, professional development is prioritised, and staff wellbeing truly matters. Personalised CPD and career pathways through our Continual Professional Growth Policy
Comprehensive wellbeing support, on-site gyms, free parking, and staff rewards programme
Flexible working options, including part-time and job share opportunities
A genuine commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion
At Bridgwater College Academy, you ll find a community that values creativity, collaboration, and care for both our students and our staff.
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).