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Art & Photography Teacher with Head of Year 7 responsibilities

Bridgwater College Academy · Bridgwater · Somerset

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Art and Photography Teacher to join our thriving all-through school. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic professional to deliver engaging lessons that nurture students' artistic talent, creativity and technical skills across Art and Photography.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, you will undertake Head of Year responsibilities, providing strong pastoral leadership and supporting the wellbeing, personal development and academic progress of students within your year group. You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture where every student can succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality Art and Photography lessons that inspire and challenge students.
  • Plan, assess and monitor student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where creativity can flourish.
  • Lead, support and monitor the pastoral care of a designated year group.
  • Promote high standards of attendance, behaviour and student wellbeing.
  • Build strong relationships with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise achievement and support whole-school improvement.
  • Contribute to enrichment opportunities, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
  • Uphold the school's safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to student welfare.

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About this school

Bridgwater College Academy

Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 3–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
1,576
Avg teacher salary
£46,737
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.5:1
Academy trust
BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

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Salary
£34,069 - £52,835 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
16 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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