Teacher of Food Technology - Pontefract, United Kingdom - St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College, A Voluntary Academy

    St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College, A Voluntary Academy
    St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College, A Voluntary Academy Pontefract, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid's to join our team as a Teacher of Design & Technology. This is a permanent full-time post commencing in September 2024.

    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 2017.

    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. Visits to the school are welcomed. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed too; please contact Becky Watson, Headteacher's PA, by telephone: or email: -

    Further information about our School, along with an Open Day video, can be viewed HERE; our GCSE Options Information can be viewed HERE; Subject Information can be viewed HERE and our Sixth-Form prospectus can be viewed HERE.

    To apply for this post, please see the attached documents, complete the Application Form and send it to Becky Watson, Headteacher's PA, by email: -.

    Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday, 17th April 2024.

    Interview date: w/c Monday 22nd April 2024.

    All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the School. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy.