Our Design faculty is looking to recruit a talented and inspiring Teacher of Design & Technology to cover Design Technology and Food Technology at KS3, Product Design for KS4/5 is desirable. This role offers an excellent career for someone who is seeking the opportunity to work with exceptional students and staff teams at Harrogate Grammar School. The suite of subjects within the design faculty continue to be very popular with our students, with good recruitment at both Key Stage 4 and 5. There is a range of extra-curricular opportunities for students, including local, national and international trips and visits, various design and engineering challenges and supporting students in their applications for the Arkwright scholarship. If you have experience of teaching Art (KS3/4) and would be able to contribute in this area, this would be an additional advantage. 

Our School

Our school is a large comprehensive school, where we encourage all children to develop their strengths and feel empowered to be the best that they can be. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter, and we work hard to close the gap and provide a genuinely inclusive curriculum.

As a valued member of HGS, you will receive recognition for achievements, along with opportunities for development and coaching. These are available for you in return for hard work, commitment, and a passion for maximising the life chances of every student.

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to enhancing student learning and experience and an inspiring passion for education and making a difference to children’s lives
• has a strong subject knowledge, proactive nature and commitment to demonstrating our school’s values
• keen to develop within a culture that embraces professional learning and creates opportunities for talented individuals to make rapid progress in their careers.

As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:

• being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards our shared mission of; nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives.
• our Trust commitment to continued investment in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be.
• a clear set of values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, kindness and promotion of positive wellbeing.

We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including; excellent pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

Next steps

To discuss the role or pay us a visit, please contact Marie-Louise on HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk For access to our recruitment guidelines and our online application form here