Technology Teacher
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BDThis job expired on 10 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to join our team as a Teacher of Technology. This is a permanent full-time post commencing in September 2025.
We are seeking an outstanding colleague who can plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences for students and assess them accurately so that teaching is responsive and meets the needs of students.
As a member of our Technology team, you will be supported and challenged, so that as well as contributing to students’ success and that of the school, you are personally developed in your career.
The Technology Team consists of 4 dedicated colleagues, with a range of experience. Classrooms are well-resourced with the full-range of technical equipment and storage spaces. The department offers AQA Design & Technology GCSE and AQA Food Preparation & Nutrition GCSE.
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.
We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools.
What the school offers its staff
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.
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
- Email address
- bwatson@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk
- Phone number
- 01977691027
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 bwatson@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk.
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