Teacher of Design

NQT/MPS/UPS

Full time and Permanent

Here at Horsforth School, we believe in opportunity and achievement for all. All students, all staff and our whole community. 

We are looking for an inspiring teacher who can bring Design & Technology to life and help us create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential. We would love to work with the successful candidate to develop their skills and teaching practice, if you are a passionate Design & Technology Teacher who would like to develop skills in other areas of our curriculum; this is the job for you. 

We require an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join a successful and supportive department. The position offers an excellent opportunity for either an established teacher or an ECT to join our highly successful school with an opportunity to teach to A level standard for suitable applicants, who will receive great opportunities for further professional development.  If you are passionate about your subject and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people then Horsforth School could be the school for you.   

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to teach in a modern, well-resourced and growing subject area. Join us and you will be part of a driven department with a strong focus on industry standard practice and an engaging curriculum. We are a creative, forward thinking team and believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we work to prepare our students for a future in Design & Technology.                                                                                                                                                 

Success is seen throughout our ambitious and consistently oversubscribed 11-19 school, which enjoys strong community and international links.  Our commitment to excellence in education is recognised nationally.   

For our 1500+ students, Horsforth School provides an engaging environment of discovery and growth. For our colleagues too, this setting offers some great benefits. Located in north-west Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Dales are within easy reach.

For further details please call 0113 226 5454 or to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org and click on the Vacancies tab.

If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to apply, please visitwww.horsforthschool.org or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org

Closing date:   12 noon on Monday 6th February 2023

Interviews:      Thursday 9th February 2023

Start date:       September 2023

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.