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The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

About The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

Welcome

The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust is a group of schools serving communities across North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire. Our sixteen schools, two secondary and fourteen primary, work together to educate more than 5,000 pupils. In doing this, we aim to fulfil our mission of Working together as a true family of schools to offer the high quality Catholic education, enabling our young people to develop spiritually, morally, intellectually and personally, putting their faith into action, through serving Christ in others, in the church and in the world around them.

As a group of schools, we are stronger together, delivering more through collaboration, whilst still enabling our schools to celebrate their own distinctiveness and respond to their individual contexts. This meaningful delegation, provides schools with the agility and ownership of local decision making, along with having access to outstanding services and educational best practice.   We are working together to enhance Our Educational Standards, developing a rich and exciting curriculum, where all pupils thrive and develop virtuous character, achieving outstanding academic outcomes.

As a Catholic MAT, Our Faith Journey plays a key role in the formation of all pupils.  We recognise that their experience of the Catholic life of the school significantly influences their faith as an adult.  We ensure that every pupil within our schools recognises and supports the needs of those who are vulnerable, placing great emphasis on charities and educating all pupils about their potential of making a positive contribution to society. 

We are ambitious for our pupils and are aware that this ambition cannot be achieved without great staff.  We are committed to the development of Our People and committed to ensuring that we have ethical leaders in our schools, along with staff development enhanced by collaboration. We will also ensure that procedures are in place to support staff workload and wellbeing.

To augment the work across our schools, we have developed a range of services to support Our Organisation. This empowers school leaders to focus on the quality of education in our schools.  The systems and structures across the Trust, enable us to work in partnership with a wide range of other organisations, learning from and contributing to the wider education system.  We recognise the role of Trusts in the advancement of education for all and we are determined to develop further the Trust contribution to Our World, through strengthening partnerships and improving our environmental sustainability.

I am proud to lead the Trust and believe passionately about the power of education to have a positive impact on wider society.  We are ambitious in our actions to enhance the quality of education across Our Trust, improving each of Our Schools and impacting positively on all of Our Pupils.

What benefits does the Trust offer to its employees?

  • A Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with favourable terms for all employees (Teachers’ Pension for Teachers; LGPS for Support Staff)
  • Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises that support you in and beyond your workplace.
  • Offering flexible working wherever we can, in order to support the work life balance of our employees.
  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave.
  • Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff
  • Cycle to work scheme, funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
  • Access to Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Education Support
  • Employee benefits scheme through Vivup specialising in health and wellbeing

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Darren Beardsley       

CEO

The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust Vacancies

Teacher of Drama & Music (0.48 FTE)

Teacher of Drama & Music (0.48 FTE)

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and well qualified Teacher of Drama and Music.

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teacher of English & Media (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English & Media (Maternity Cover)

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic, motivated and well qualified Teacher of English...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

KS2 Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

KS2 Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for a talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, Nr Tadcaster.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistants to join our Catholic primary school at Sacred Heart, Ilkley. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to provide support to ch...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £17797 - £18653 per annum
New SHARE

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an experienced, talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate.

  Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

The Governors wish to appoint an inspirational classroom teacher committed to excellence, who is able to inspire and motivate pupils and has high expectations of their achievement and behaviour. The s...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for two enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistants to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s, Otley. We are looking for individuals to provide support to childr...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £17,797 to £18,653
New SHARE

Cover Supervisors x 2

Cover Supervisors x 2

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join a hardworking and dedicated team within a high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy. ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £20,280.00 - £22,000.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12 – 17, £29,541 - £32,046 per annum
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) x2

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) x2

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint two highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support the educ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £20,284.00 - £21,620.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
New SHARE

Design and Technology Technician

Design and Technology Technician

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and equipm...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £16,081.00 - £17,140.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
New SHARE

Inclusion Support Worker

Inclusion Support Worker

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable Inclusion Support Worker to su...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,012.00 - £27,133.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12 – 17, £29,541 - £32,046 per annum
New SHARE

Playworkers

Playworkers

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Playworkers to support our After School Provision at Holy Name Catholic primary school.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary - £9,919 per annum
New SHARE

Cleaner x 2 Posts

Cleaner x 2 Posts

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint two self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic cleaners to join their supportive and po...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £9,110 per annum
New SHARE

Teacher

Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Class teacher role in our lovely, Ofsted 'Good' rated small school in Tadcaster, with 'Outstanding' Catholic life. ECTs welcome to apply.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS 1-3
New SHARE

Senior Playworker

Senior Playworker

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Playworker to support our Wrap Around Provision at Holy Name Catholic primary school.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £14,668.00 - £15,136.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B1, Scale Points 4 - 6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum term time only plus 1 additional day
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an inspirational and creative Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate. We are looking for a dedicated, ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £19,049.00 - £19,965.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum
New SHARE
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Part of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust Vacancies

Teacher of Drama & Music (0.48 FTE)

Teacher of Drama & Music (0.48 FTE)

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and well qualified Teacher of Drama and Music.

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teacher of English & Media (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of English & Media (Maternity Cover)

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic, motivated and well qualified Teacher of English...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

KS2 Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

KS2 Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for a talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School, Nr Tadcaster.

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistants to join our Catholic primary school at Sacred Heart, Ilkley. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to provide support to ch...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £17797 - £18653 per annum
New SHARE

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an experienced, talented, motivational and inspiring Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate.

  Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

The Governors wish to appoint an inspirational classroom teacher committed to excellence, who is able to inspire and motivate pupils and has high expectations of their achievement and behaviour. The s...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley, Otley, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for two enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistants to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s, Otley. We are looking for individuals to provide support to childr...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £17,797 to £18,653
New SHARE

Cover Supervisors x 2

Cover Supervisors x 2

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join a hardworking and dedicated team within a high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy. ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £20,280.00 - £22,000.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12 – 17, £29,541 - £32,046 per annum
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) x2

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) x2

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint two highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support the educ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £20,284.00 - £21,620.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
New SHARE

Design and Technology Technician

Design and Technology Technician

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint a Design & Technology Technician to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and equipm...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £16,081.00 - £17,140.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
New SHARE

Inclusion Support Worker

Inclusion Support Worker

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Required for September 2026, the Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable Inclusion Support Worker to su...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £25,012.00 - £27,133.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12 – 17, £29,541 - £32,046 per annum
New SHARE

Playworkers

Playworkers

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Playworkers to support our After School Provision at Holy Name Catholic primary school.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary - £9,919 per annum
New SHARE

Cleaner x 2 Posts

Cleaner x 2 Posts

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

The Academy Council of this high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy is looking to appoint two self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic cleaners to join their supportive and po...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)
      Actual Salary £9,110 per annum
New SHARE

Teacher

Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

Class teacher role in our lovely, Ofsted 'Good' rated small school in Tadcaster, with 'Outstanding' Catholic life. ECTs welcome to apply.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS 1-3
New SHARE

Senior Playworker

Senior Playworker

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Playworker to support our Wrap Around Provision at Holy Name Catholic primary school.

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £14,668.00 - £15,136.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade B1, Scale Points 4 - 6, £26,016 - £26,846 per annum term time only plus 1 additional day
New SHARE

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, a Voluntary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Governors are looking for an inspirational and creative Teaching Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate. We are looking for a dedicated, ...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £19,049.00 - £19,965.00 Annually (Actual)
      Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Part of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

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