Design & Technology Teacher
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fb3b4a33-6367-45e7-a76e-4868e3b5e467 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Bridgwater College Academy, we are seeking an inspiring and skilled Design & Technology Teacher, with the ability to teach Food Technology, to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging and practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a particular focus on Food Technology. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of nutrition, health, and food preparation, preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
You will play a key role in delivering a broad and balanced DT curriculum, encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and independence in a well-equipped learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who has:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to deliver high-quality DT 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
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.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.
Our employees benefit from:
• 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
Commitment to safeguarding
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).
At Bridgwater College Academy, we are seeking an inspiring and skilled Design & Technology Teacher, with the ability to teach Food Technology, to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging and practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a particular focus on Food Technology. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of nutrition, health, and food preparation, preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
You will play a key role in delivering a broad and balanced DT curriculum, encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and independence in a well-equipped learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who has:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to deliver high-quality DT 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
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.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.
Our employees benefit from:
• 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
Commitment to safeguarding
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).