Teacher of Food and Nutrition
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5RF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a94e7a51-0576-420f-881b-843f03197070 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Food and Nutrition
Full Time
Permanent
ECT/MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 8am Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic practitioner to teach Food and Nutrition at Horsforth School.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate high standards of teaching and strong subject expertise, along with a positive, collaborative approach both inside and outside the classroom. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as ECTs.
The successful applicant should be confident in delivering GCSE and Level 3 Food courses. We would also be pleased to hear from candidates who can teach KS3 DT and Textiles.
If you are passionate about your subject and committed to leading by example through excellent practice and professionalism, we would be delighted to receive your application.
About Horsforth School
Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ - creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.
Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.
In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
• Extracurricular activities
• Exciting trips and visits
• Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
• Bike to work scheme
• Regular staff voice
• Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
• Cover Pool – allows teaching staff access to an amount of flexible working per academic year
• Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
• New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
• Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
• Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
• Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Teacher of Food and Nutrition
Full Time
Permanent
ECT/MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 8am Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic practitioner to teach Food and Nutrition at Horsforth School.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate high standards of teaching and strong subject expertise, along with a positive, collaborative approach both inside and outside the classroom. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as ECTs.
The successful applicant should be confident in delivering GCSE and Level 3 Food courses. We would also be pleased to hear from candidates who can teach KS3 DT and Textiles.
If you are passionate about your subject and committed to leading by example through excellent practice and professionalism, we would be delighted to receive your application.
About Horsforth School
Horsforth School is no ordinary School, join us and you’ll see what we mean. No role in Horsforth School is ‘just a job’, you will become part of a team who work to support and develop our amazing students whilst giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your own career. We are very proud of our outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic staff team and strongly believe that working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other achieves great things and allows us to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Our vision is ‘Opportunity and Achievement for All’ - creating opportunities and supporting achievement for our students and colleagues alike.
Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.
In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
• Extracurricular activities
• Exciting trips and visits
• Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
• Bike to work scheme
• Regular staff voice
• Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
• Cover Pool – allows teaching staff access to an amount of flexible working per academic year
• Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
• New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
• Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
• Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
• Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.