Teacher of Design & Technology

St John Fisher Catholic Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Design & Technology job summary

• Required from September 2026
• Full Time, Permanent
• Salary MPS/UPS

The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated Teacher of Technology. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about delivering high‑quality education and inspiring students to develop practical skills, creativity, and a lifelong interest in design and technology. The post would be suitable for an ECT.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a Teacher of Technology who is committed to high standards and brings strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering engaging, practical lessons.

You will join a supportive and collaborative Technology department and the successful candidate will have high expectations of students, work effectively as part of a team, and contribute positively to the wider life of the school while maintaining a clear commitment to high quality teaching and learning.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
• Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

• Closing date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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

St John Fisher is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John Fisher Catholic Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1280 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-academy

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