13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Design and technology, Food technology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

ECT/MPS/UPS - £31,650 - £49,084 per annum.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and skilful teacher to teach PE, that is willing to learn to teach Design Technology (Resistant Materials). You may be a qualified PE teacher who has studied Design Technology to A’ level or has relevant Design Technology experience/interest in your personal life and would enjoy learning to teach Design Technology. Personalised training and dedicated time will be given to your development in this area.

We are looking for an applicant who is able to demonstrate:

  • An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
  • A successful track record of raising attainment and progress for students of all abilities.
  • A passion for PE, interested in inspiring students and a wish to join a vibrant, forward-thinking and successful team.
  • A willingness and aptitude to develop the skills and subject knowledge to teach Design Technology.
  • A commitment to providing a highly effective learning environment and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.

The benefits that we offer staff:

  • Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.
  • Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.
  • Employee Pension Scheme.
  • Onsite parking.


Further details about the role

It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’; to be ‘Partners in Learning’; to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk

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About Wetherby High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
734 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01937 522500

Wetherby High School is a mixed non-denominational foundation school for students aged 11-16. The school is located in the heart of Wetherby, in a semi-rural area north of Leeds. The school is a growing school with over 700 students on roll.

The former secondary modern was built on its current site in 1966 and we are now entering an exciting phase in the school's development, with a new state of the art building planned for the school community.

Wetherby High School is a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking school. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.

Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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