Head of Technology
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2HR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1823e562-1ca5-403a-9612-fafb11a4ff42 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of Technology to lead our successful and expanding faculty. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Technology across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The successful candidate will drive up standards across all disciplines, share best practice to ensure consistency, and lead the development of a rich and inclusive enrichment programme that engages and inspires all students.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, passionate about providing a high-quality education that raises achievement and fosters exceptional progress. You should have a genuine enthusiasm for helping students explore diverse places and understand the complex interactions between human and physical environments. Additionally, you must possess the ability to effectively engage and inspire students across a wide range of needs and abilities. The role will involve teaching across all age and ability ranges.
What the school offers its staff
All staff benefit from a comprehensive professional development package, which includes:
● 1:1 coaching for personalised growth.
● Regular deliberate practice sessions to refine skills.
● Dedicated time for subject-specific pedagogy.
To support staff wellbeing, we have implemented a variety of initiatives, including:
● A two-week half-term break during the winter term.
● A centralised detention system to reduce administrative burden.
● No requirement for staff to undertake lunch duties.
● A staff wellbeing group to ensure their voices are heard.
● A sensible approach to marking and feedback, focusing on impact rather than workload.
● We also recognise the value of small gestures, such as providing cake, breakfasts, and other treats, to show our appreciation.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of Technology to lead our successful and expanding faculty. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Technology across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The successful candidate will drive up standards across all disciplines, share best practice to ensure consistency, and lead the development of a rich and inclusive enrichment programme that engages and inspires all students.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, passionate about providing a high-quality education that raises achievement and fosters exceptional progress. You should have a genuine enthusiasm for helping students explore diverse places and understand the complex interactions between human and physical environments. Additionally, you must possess the ability to effectively engage and inspire students across a wide range of needs and abilities. The role will involve teaching across all age and ability ranges.
What the school offers its staff
All staff benefit from a comprehensive professional development package, which includes:
● 1:1 coaching for personalised growth.
● Regular deliberate practice sessions to refine skills.
● Dedicated time for subject-specific pedagogy.
To support staff wellbeing, we have implemented a variety of initiatives, including:
● A two-week half-term break during the winter term.
● A centralised detention system to reduce administrative burden.
● No requirement for staff to undertake lunch duties.
● A staff wellbeing group to ensure their voices are heard.
● A sensible approach to marking and feedback, focusing on impact rather than workload.
● We also recognise the value of small gestures, such as providing cake, breakfasts, and other treats, to show our appreciation.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.