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Start date: 1st September 2026
Thank you for your interest in the position of Teacher of Design and Technology at St Alban’s RC High School. You would be joining our community at a very exciting time, with the opportunity to play a significant role in helping us provide our pupils with an excellent educational experience.
St Alban’s is a mixed 11–16 Voluntary Aided Catholic School in North Torfaen. We are a Catholic community committed to upholding strong spiritual and moral values so that all our pupils can be the best they can be. At St Alban’s, We have faith that everyone can aspire to “BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE”.
Estyn recognised the strength of our school community in July 2023:
“There is a strong working relationship between pupils and teachers which is based on mutual respect. Teachers’ enthusiasm for their subject engages pupils in their learning, and staff encourage pupils to set high aspirations for themselves.”
— Estyn, July 2023
Our Gospel values underpin everything we do. They guide us in creating a place of structure, safety, calm, hope and opportunity for everyone. We strive to provide every pupil with the very best start in life and are committed to nurturing self‑aware, independent learners who recognise their own achievements and feel confident setting personal goals for the challenges ahead.
We are keen to appoint an inspiring and motivated Teacher of Design and Technology who is passionate about creativity and dedicated to developing the skills of all learners. Our faith is strengthened through our commitment to Gospel values. Relationships within the school are built upon trust, honesty and mutual respect, which is why our community is recognised as caring, supportive and welcoming. I warmly encourage you to visit so you can meet our dedicated staff and our happy, hardworking pupils who are a genuine asset to St Alban’s.
Estyn further noted:
“The school creates an extremely caring and inclusive environment for its pupils. This is a particular strength and contributes positively to pupils’ well-being, behaviour and engagement in learning.”
— Estyn, July 2023 If you have the passion, experience and skills to join our team and the ability to embrace the opportunities and challenges this significant role offers, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Thank you once again for your interest in this vacancy, and I wish you every success in the application process.
Please follow the link to Torfaen County Borough Council's website for more information about applying.
We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Safeguarding Statement
St Alban's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.