Teacher of Technology
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Educating today, preparing for tomorrow
“A good school” Ofsted February 2022
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ- 18 mixed comprehensive school : 1017 students including 125
in sixth form college
Headteacher: Emma LambdenTelephone: 01845 522024
Website: www.thirskschool.org
Teacher of Technology – KS3 to KS4
MPS/UPS 0.8 (1 f.t.e possible) September 2025
This post would suit a newly, or recently qualified, teacher as well as more experienced teachers.
Would you like the opportunity to develop your career, working in a ‘good’ school, within our exciting Technology Department?
We want to appoint someone who will make a significant contribution to our Technology Department. We are looking for a knowledgeable, skilled and committed teacher with the enthusiasm and self-belief to support our students as we seek to shape them into the knowledgeable and skilled problems solvers, creatives and producers of tomorrow.We are excited about the potential of our department.
Required from September 2025, this is an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic teacher of technology across the age and ability range up to GCSE; knowledge of DT Product Design GCSE is important, and knowledge of BTEc Engineering is an advantage.Ideally you would be flexible across the range of disciplines at KS3 however this post is mainly as a teacher of technology in the first instance. The successful candidate will be part of a collegiate and supportive Department with a strong track record in securing good pupil progress together with a proven track record of examination success at GCSE.
We recently launched our first post -16 qualification within the department.
We will help you develop your teaching in a positive environment. The post carries form tutor responsibilities and the successful candidate will benefit from working in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where they will feel very much part of the team.We are committed to supporting you to develop your career through a tailored CPD programme and the chance to be released to observe outstanding practice in our school and our collaborative partners.
Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.
Closing date for applications is 4 pm on Friday, 16th May 2025.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 21st May 2025.Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to the application deadline. Please contact school using the details below if you wish to arrange a visit. Further details of the school, the post and a downloadable application form are available from our website: www.thirskschool.org or upon request from andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org
Completed forms should be returned to andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org
Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school.We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory approved references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Candidates invited to interview are required to complete a self-disclosure proforma; this will be opened in the event of a job offer being made.