Teacher of Food & Nutrition

Job title and organisation: Teacher of Food & Nutrition - Horsforth School
Salary: ECT/MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Location: Horsforth School, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 24 February at 8 AM
Start Date: September 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.

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.

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
• 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.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.