Teacher of Design Technology
Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZThis job expired on 29 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
Our Design faculty is looking to recruit a talented and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology to cover Design Technology at KS3 and Product Design for KS4 and KS5. 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 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.
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.
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About Harrogate Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 2115 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Harrogate Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk
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.
Arranging a visit to Harrogate Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HowardML@hgs.rklt.co.uk.
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