Head of Faculty - Technology
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology, Health and social care, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
We're searching for a driven and skilled teacher and leader, ideally a food technology specialist (potentially with
experience of teaching health and social care), to lead this vibrant faculty. The successful candidate will be
committed to the power of these subjects in transforming the lives of young people, will enjoy working as part of a
team, and will be driven to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. They should possess strong
leadership knowledge and skills, a creative spirit, and a collaborative approach to working with curriculum leaders,
teachers, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and innovative educator.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up to date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school's development.
Further information about the job
Are you a talented practitioner seeking to elevate technology education?
If you have a proven track record of success in technology education and a passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of technology-based subjects, we invite you to join our team. As leader of our Technology faculty (Computer Science & IT, DT, Engineering, Food Technology, Health & Social Care and Textiles), you will have the opportunity to champion innovative approaches that empower our pupils to become proficient, capable and knowledgeable in these subjects. You will also lead other curriculum leaders in the faculty, supporting them to be skilled, perceptive and effective leaders.
Ready to shape the future of technology education?
This role offers a unique chance to design and implement a groundbreaking vision for our technology curriculum and accompanying enrichment programmes. You can craft a curriculum and enrichment programme that inspires and challenges our pupils. These subjects are popular with our pupils and boast many success stories.
Join a thriving community of educators
We're searching for a driven and skilled teacher and leader, ideally a food technology specialist (potentially with experience of teaching health and social care), to lead this vibrant faculty. The successful candidate will be committed to the power of these subjects in transforming the lives of young people, will enjoy working as part of a team, and will be driven to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. They should possess strong leadership knowledge and skills, a creative spirit, and a collaborative approach to working with curriculum leaders, teachers, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and innovative educator.
Benefit from our commitment to professional development
We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 30th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 08th December 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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