Working at 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. Read on to find out more.
Vacancies
Click the links below to find out more about the current roles we have available:
How to Apply
Applying for a Role at Horsforth School
Please note, we do not accept CVs. If you wish to apply for a role, please download an application form from our website and return it to recruitment@horsforthschool.org. If you are successful in being called for interview, details will be emailed to you, therefore please provide a valid email address and ensure you check your junk folder for any correspondence.
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 and reference checks.
Vacancies Documentation
Staff Benefits
We are delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
Pension Scheme
As an employee of Horsforth School you are offered membership of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme; or for associate staff, the West Yorkshire Local Government Pension Scheme. As well as employee’s paying contributions into the scheme (banded, based on earnings level) Horsforth School also pays into the scheme on your behalf at the following rates (regardless of earnings):
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Horsforth School contributes an additional 28.68% of your salary.
West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Horsforth School contributes an additional 16.3% of your salary.
Bike to Work Scheme
Bike2Work is a cycle to work scheme with over 2,200 partner shops. You can choose the perfect bike and equipment for your needs and make your daily commutes what you want them to be. Check out some of the great benefits of registering with Bike2Work.
- Save up to 40% on the cost of bikes and equipment
- Spread your payments with no upfront costs
- Improve general health and well being
- Save money on daily travel costs
- Lose weight and get fitter
- Avoid the traffic and reduce air pollution
Vivup
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.
Blue Light Card
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Other Staff Benefits:
- Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
- Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
- Regular well being and social activities
- A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development programme
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Extracurricular activities
- Exciting trips and visits
- Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
- 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 barista coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
- Annual flu jab
- Free onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate