Job Description

Salary: 32,916 to 51,048 per annum pro rata (plus TLR1 10,174)

Grade: MPS/UPS

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, Risedale School

Are you a talented practitioner seeking to elevate technology education?
If you have a proven track record of success in technology education and a passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of technology-based subjects, we invite you to join our team.


As leader of our Technology Faculty (Computer Science & IT, D&T, Engineering, Food Technology, Health & Social Care, and Fashion & Textiles), you will have the opportunity to champion innovative approaches that empower our pupils to become proficient, capable and knowledgeable in these subjects. You will also lead other curriculum leaders in the faculty, supporting them to be skilled, perceptive and effective leaders.


Ready to shape the future of technology education?
This role offers a unique chance to design and implement a groundbreaking vision for our technology curriculum and accompanying enrichment programmes. You can craft a curriculum and enrichment programme that inspires and challenges our pupils. These subjects are popular with our pupils and boast many success stories. Join a thriving community of educators We're searching for a driven and skilled teacher and leader, ideally a food technology specialist (potentially with experience of teaching health and social care), to lead this vibrant faculty.



The successful candidate will be committed to the power of these subjects in transforming the lives of young people, will enjoy working as part of a team, and will be driven to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. They should possess strong leadership knowledge and skills, a creative spirit, and a collaborative approach to working with curriculum leaders, teachers, pupils and parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and innovative educator.


Benefit from our commitment to professional development
We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.


If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time. Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.


PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post. Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 22nd January 2026 Interview date: Week commencing Monday 26th January 2026

Key documents

Recruitment pack.pdf

Application form.docx

Key dates

Closing date: 22nd January 2026

Interview date: 30th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



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Head of Faculty

Salary:

32,916 - 51,048

Posted:

15/12/2025

Closing date:

22/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59