Job description
This role will involve teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to wider Humanities subjects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about history and committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the past. You will help students draw meaningful connections between historical events and the modern world, equipping them with the analytical skills they need to succeed.
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 Humanities 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.
Why Join Us?
When you join BCA, you join a forward-thinking academy that values its staff as its greatest strength. We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Bridgwater College Academy
Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 3–16
- 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
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 8 June 2026
- Closing date
- 21 June 2026
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