Teacher of Design Technology (E7379) - Wetherby High School

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby High School seeks a dynamic Teacher of Design Technology to inspire students in a caring and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the subject and a commitment to student well-being, ready to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Successful track record of raising attainment for students of all abilities.
• Ability to inspire students and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology focusing on Resistant Materials.
• Create a highly effective learning environment.

Skills

Inclusive School Ethos

Passion for Design Technology

Commitment to Well-being

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology (E7379) - Wetherby High School

Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. 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.

We are now looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, and skilled Resistant Materials teacher to teach Design Technology, 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 Design Technology, interested in inspiring students, and a wish to join a vibrant, forward-thinking, and successful team.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective learning environment and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge, and opportunities.

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 believe that moving forward requires us to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.

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. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit an application form and covering letter to [e-mail] by noon on Monday 19th May 2025.

For further information regarding this vacancy and an application form, please visit our school website.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. 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 published on the website.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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.