Teacher of Design & Technology

Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  14 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Construction & Engineering Trades, Design Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Design & Technology job summary

We are seeking a passionate and talented Teacher of Design & Technology to join our thriving Design Faculty. Do you have experience in:

Essential – KS3 Design, KS4 Product Design

Desirable – KS5 Product Design

About Our Design Faculty

This is a fantastic opportunity for a subject specialist to inspire motivated students in a well-established and forward-thinking department. Our design subjects are consistently popular, with strong student uptake at both Key Stage 4 and 5. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team, with access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including local, national, and international trips, various design and engineering challenges and supporting students in their applications for the Arkwright scholarship.

About Our School

Our purpose is to provide ‘excellence for all’ and we achieve this through respect, excellence, adventure, commitment and honesty. For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making HGS a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.
• Benefits – Enjoy a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details HERE

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.

Next steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. If you would like to visit our school ahead of applying to meet the team and hear more, you are very welcome! To speak with us, or arrange a visit, please contact Marie-Louise on HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date: Final closing date is May 20 at 8am. Interviews may commence while this advert is open, as we will be shortlisting as applications are received, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Commitment to safeguarding

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Harrogate Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2097 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrogate Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grammar-school

Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. 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 encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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