5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

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 1,534 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were inspected by Ofsted in November 2021 and received a Good judgement; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of the 9 areas 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;
  • A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council;
  • An excellent pension package;
  • Health and wellbeing support.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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
1488 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01977 691000

A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email LBeynon@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk.

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