HEAD OF FACULTY – DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Full Time Permanent
TLR 1B £12,037
Required from Easter or September 2025
Join Our Exceptional Design and Technology Team at Bridgewater High School.
At Bridgewater High School, our Design and Technology faculty stands as a beacon of excellence, renowned for its innovation, creativity, and commitment to outstanding outcomes. With expertise spanning Food Technology, Product Design, and Graphic Products, our team consistently delivers exceptional results, making us one of the school’s flagship departments.
We take immense pride in not only guiding students to achieve remarkable success at GCSE across all subjects but also in fostering a culture of creativity, precision, and a passion for design. Our students leave us equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving world.
As Head of Faculty, you will be leading a team with a strong ethic which revolves around support and trust on a daily basis. At Bridgewater High School we aim to work as one faculty, rather than as separate subjects, to maximise effective learning. We hold high expectations of our students and strive to achieve the highest possible standards of achievement for all. We celebrate this at all levels of ability and use trackers to monitor the progress of our pupils, which enables all members of staff to maintain a clear picture of the progress of individuals. You will join an innovative and supportive team who are committed to providing the students at Bridgewater High School with the very best education.
If you share our dedication to excellence and aspire to inspire the next generation of innovators, we would love to hear from you.
Information for Applicants click here Info for Applicants Head of Faculty Design & Technology Jan 25
Closing date: Thursday 13 February 2025 at 12 Noon
Teacher Application forms can be downloaded below, and returned to Jacqui McInnes j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com by the closing date.
TEACHER OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGNeacher of Food Technology and Design and Technology
M1 to UPS3 (£31,650 to £49,084)
We are seeking to appoint a Permanent, Full Time Teacher of Food Technology and Design and Technology from September 2025 (Or Easter 2025) to teach a range of classes across KS3 and KS4. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher who can maintain the high standards already achieved within the faculty.
Bridgewater High School is a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’
We are a mixed 11-16 comprehensive, situated on two attractive sites approximately half a mile apart. We look towards a set of values that we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis. Many of these values have been in the bricks and mortar of our school for decades, whilst others aim to ensure that our community has the values to flourish in a modern age.
Kindness – Pride – Integrity – Collaboration – Precision – Inclusivity
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
For further information see job description click here JOB DESCRIPTION – Teacher of Food Technology
Person Specification click here PERSON SPECIFICATION Mainscale
Information for Applicants click here
Please download an application form below. Teaching staff application forms should be returned to Jacqui McInnes j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
Closing date of Friday 31st January 2025 at 12 noon
ECTs are welcome to apply.
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Full-time, Term time Only.
Permanent, starting 22nd April 2025
Salary Details – Grade 5 SCP 8 – 14 Actual Salary £21,195 – £23,341
Hours of work – 36 Hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Bridgewater High School is seeking to appoint a permanent, full time term time only, Science Technician from 22nd April 2025. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible candidate to provide high-level technical assistance to the science faculty teaching staff in support of the teaching, guidance and learning that is necessary to deliver the science curriculum at KS3 & 4.
Bridgewater High School is a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’
We are a mixed 11-16 comprehensive, situated on two attractive sites approximately half a mile apart. We look towards a set of values that we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis. Many of these values have been in the bricks and mortar of our school for decades, whilst others aim to ensure that our community has the values to flourish in a modern age.
Kindness – Pride – Integrity – Collaboration – Precision – Inclusivity
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
Job description JOB DESCRIPTION-PERSON SPEC Science Technician Jan 2024 and to download an application form to apply please see below.
Completed support staff application forms should be returned to Jacqui McInnes j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com by the closing date of Friday 31st January 2025 at 12 noon
Application Forms
TCAT Teaching Staff Application Form
Please post Teaching Staff application forms to Ms J McInnes at the Upper School address, alternatively you may email it to j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
TCAT Support Staff Application Form
Please post Support Staff application forms to Ms J McInnes at the Upper School address, alternatively you may email it to j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com