Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - 51,048.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
26/06/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 29/06/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS - UPS
Department
Teaching
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
0.86
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Salary: MPS / UPS

Hours: 0.86FTE (Possibility of 1.0FTE)

Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 1 year 

Location: St Francis Xavier Secondary School, Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA


The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher of Computing Science who has experience of teaching GCSE Computing Science. This is an opportunity to be part of a small, yet very successful department, working in a school with exceptional staff and students, great facilities and high academic standards.

    

St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.


The school is consistently amongst the highest performing in the country in terms of progress and currently has the top Progress 8 of all schools in North Yorkshire. The last Ofsted Inspection highlighted the following:

  • The exemplary behaviour of students makes an exceptional contribution to learning and is supportive of all. Behaviour is outstanding and reflects the school’s values.
  • SFX is an aspirational school where attainment is well above the national average. Pupils in all groups make outstanding progress from their various starting points.


Please note you do not need to be a regular attender at Church but you do need to be happy to support the Christian ethos of the school.

 

St Francis Xavier School is a joint RC/CE 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We are located close to the A1 and A66 and in commutable distance from York, Durham and Teesside.

 

The school has an excellent reputation in the local community. The school is a strategic partner for the Red Kite Teaching School Hub. It offers a comprehensive training programme for teachers at all stages in their careers.

 

You are welcome to visit our school prior to application or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact Mrs H. Harland, Senior Business Support Officer, at recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk or on 01748 823414, to book an appointment.


Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 by 9am


Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026



Skills

Experience

11-16 experienceessential

Personal Attributes

Excellent subject knowledgeessential
Outstanding classroom practitioneressential
Understanding and knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Curriculum requirementsessential
Adaptable, creative and dynamic subject specialistessential
Ability to use a variety of strategies in order to achieve high levels of achievementessential
Ability to motivate pupilsessential
Ability to initiate projects to achieve specific objectives and complete tasks successfullyessential
Able to develop positive relationships for learning with both staff and pupils essential
An effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
ICT literate essential
Passionate about teaching and learningessential
‘Team player’ who is highly self-motivated essential
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiencesessential
Ability to exercise authorityessential
Adaptable, reliable and committedessential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsessential
Creative and innovative approachessential
Ability to embrace and promote changeessential
Excellent organisational skills - effective organiser of time and resourcesessential
A committed, enthusiastic and hardworking dispositionessential
A caring and sensitive attitude towards pupils and parents essential
High expectations of pupils’ achievementsessential
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupilsessential
A commitment to uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos of the School essential
Ability to use own initiative
Vision to promote effective learning in exciting and innovative ways
Dedication to raising standards and securing achievement
Participate in the extracurricular life of the School
Contribute to wider Trust/School developments

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Honours Degree in an appropriate disciplineessential

St Francis Xavier Secondary School

Heather Harland

recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk

Darlington Road
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 7DA

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.