Teacher of RE
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d39d24f1-1853-4bdd-8f2a-f2fa47e1db27 |
Summary
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 R.E. This is a permanent full-time post.
We are seeking a 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 large Core Subject R.E. 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.
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.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed too; please contact Lauramay Beynon (Business Operations Manager) on 01977 691000 or LBeynon@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk.
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.
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.
An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to join our team as a Teacher of R.E. This is a permanent full-time post.
We are seeking a 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 large Core Subject R.E. 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.
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.
Visits to the school are welcomed. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed too; please contact Lauramay Beynon (Business Operations Manager) on 01977 691000 or LBeynon@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk.
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.
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.