KS3 Teacher of RE Co-ordinator

St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subject: Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a rare opportunity to join us in a leadership position within this core subject. St Wilfrid’s is an ambitious community of learners, both students and staff, where individuals are valued, supported and developed. We are seeking an ambitious leader and outstanding teacher to further develop the R.E. KS3 provision and deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for our young people. The successful candidate will be supported and developed, so that as well as contributing to students’ success, and that of the overall School’s, they are personally developed in their career. R.E. is a Core Subject and every student sits GCSE R.E.

The RE Team is made up of 9 dedicated colleagues, with a range of experience. Students study the Eduqas Religious Education GCSE course and the Eduqas Religious Studies A Level qualification at Post-16. The R.E. outcomes are outstanding. At GCSE more than half of students achieved a Grade 6+, with a third of students achieving 7+.

What the school offers its staff

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,538 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas judged as Outstanding.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools.

We can offer:

• A bespoke CPD programme based on career stage
• Opportunities for Secondary collaboration within both the Trust and the Diocese
• Motivated and hard-working students
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all
• An excellent pension package
• Health and wellbeing support

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: lbeynon@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk
• Phone number: 01977 691000
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-catholic-high-school-sixth-form-college-a-voluntary-academy

A Voluntary Catholic Academy

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