Job title: Teacher of Design and Food
Salary: ECT/MPS/UPS
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 8:00am
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Food & Design Technology to join our successful and growing Design & Technology team. Horsforth School is a high-performing and popular secondary school in Leeds, known for its strong academic outcomes, supportive culture, and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to contribute to a thriving department and inspire students to develop practical skills, creativity, and an understanding of food, nutrition, and design.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to teach Food Preparation and Nutrition up to GCSE level.
- Contribute to the teaching of Design and Technology at Key Stage 3.
- Demonstrate a passion for high-quality teaching and learning.
- Be committed to helping all students achieve their full potential.
- Work effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
The Design & Technology department at Horsforth School is a strong and successful team with a clear commitment to delivering engaging and challenging lessons. Students benefit from well-equipped specialist facilities and a curriculum that encourages technical excellence, creativity, practical skills, and problem solving.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has excellent subject knowledge and strong classroom practice.
- Can deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons.
- Is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.
- Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the department and school.
This post would suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) who is passionate about food education and design.
About Horsforth School
Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.
In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
- Extracurricular activities
- Exciting trips and visits
- Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
- Bike to work scheme
- Regular staff voice
- Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
- Cover Pool – allows teaching staff access to an amount of flexible working per academic year
- Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
- New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
- Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
- Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
- Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
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 Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.
If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit our school website and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org.
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.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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