Current Vacancies

The Highfield School – Letchworth

Art and Design & Technology Teacher

Maternity cover – up to one year

Full Time/Part Time

MPS/UPS/ECT

Starting: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Art and Design & Technology Teacher to join our thriving Art and Design & Technology departments and provide high quality teaching. You will work closely with the Art and Design & Technology teams and be committed to improving the student experience across all Art and Design & Technology disciplines. 

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and committed to supporting students in achieving their very best.  Teaching high quality lessons and a focus on high standards and engagement is vital to the role as we are committed to excellent outcomes for all our young people as well as providing wider curriculum opportunities that support our students’ holistic education.

The Highfield School is an ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school, where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We have an excellent reputation both academically and pastorally and we firmly believe that all our students are entitled to a curriculum that is innovative, relevant and accessible for all. Whilst there is a great emphasis on English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages, this is balanced by a promotion of, and dedication to, the arts and creativity both in our taught and wider curricular offer.

The development of teaching and learning at The Highfield School is driven by a desire to understand how students learn and led by evidence-based practice and access to high quality CPD. In addition, our innovative approach to the use of new technologies ensures that our students acquire the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of the future, in a diverse and competitive world.

We welcome applications from UPS/MPS/ECT. 

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

If you are interested in joining us, further details and an application pack is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Closing date: 9.00 am 20^th October 2025

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.