CHILD DEVELOPMENT / HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE / FOOD & NUTRITION TEACHER
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Food technology, Health and social care
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
This vacancy is a rolling vacancy and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews and appointments may take place prior to the closing date shown.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a new member of staff to teach within the following specialism(s) Food and Nutrition / Child Development / Health and Social Care. Due to the versatility of the team, applicants with one or more subject specialisms seeking full or part time work are welcome to apply.
ECT’s and more experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be incredibly well supported in this role by other colleagues, a compassionate and skilful Senior Leadership Team, high quality CPD, supportive parents and robust, clear and simple systems for managing your classroom.
About the Department
Creativity and individually in planning and delivering is embraced and celebrated but there is also a well-planned framework from which to work with, and a full bank of resources for each subject. Our team is mostly made of part time staff but each has taught for over ten years in a variety of different schools, taking on pastoral and curriculum positions and holding different specialisms which leads to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. The wealth of experience within the department is impressive, and as a result KS4 & KS5 results are strong. The food and nutrition results at KS4 are a particular strength of the school. Students speak very highly of our subjects, their lessons and their teachers.
The department is central to the school and hosts two fully fitted out kitchens supported by a full-time technician. In Year 8 & 9 students study Food once a week for the whole school year. Food is a popular choice at KS4 and usually three classes running, with five lessons per fortnight and hosting a maximum 16 students per class. Child Development and Health and Social care also have two good sized KS4 classes running per year group. We also run a Sixth Form group of Health and Social Care, which has an excellent track record of results and has facilitated many students to continue their studies in a related area in Higher Education.
About the School
We serve the whole community of Droitwich and its surrounding villages making our intake socio-economically diverse, which our entire staff play up to and thrive upon. We take just as much pride in our Oxbridge and Russell Group acceptances in Sixth Form as we do in enabling students who find the social side of school difficult and/or find academic work, challenging to secure meaningful, high quality destinations post 16.
Our staff are talented and incredibly supportive of one another. We have a great blend of recently qualified and then more experienced colleagues across all parts of the school. All of our ECT’s from the last 3 years are still with us, thriving in their roles , some of which now include TLR. We have Co-Hedteachers who are determined to treasure the strengths of the school as well as being keen and ready to address the areas where want to do even better. Our leadership team are particularly excited about out plans to make our staff CPD something that other schools are envious of and can learn from.
Our students enjoy our House system which gives them an authentic sense of belonging and identity, as well as providing them with opportunity for competitiveness, recognition, leadership and personal growth. Students’ personal development in particular the willing ness to be eager to learn and to be respectful and kin is something we place great value in; our investment in our tutor time, pastoral and PSHE programme reflects that.
How to Apply
You will find a job description, a person specification, information for prospective colleagues, an application form and further information on how to apply here: https://website.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk/index.php/school/join-us/job-vacancies/
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch via jobs@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk
Droitwich Spa High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
The department is central to the school and hosts two fully fitted out kitchens supported by a full-time technician. In Year 8 & 9 students study Food once a week for the whole school year. Food is a popular choice at KS4 and usually three classes running, with five lessons per fortnight and hosting a maximum 16 students per class. Child Development and Health and Social care also have two good sized KS4 classes running per year group. We also run a Sixth Form group of Health and Social Care, which has an excellent track record of results and has facilitated many students to continue their studies in a related area in Higher Education.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
- School type
- Academy, ages 12 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 12 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre website
- Email address
- jobs@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk
Teacher of Mathematics full time or part time considered
Required from: September 2026
Scale: Either main/upper pay scale
Contract: Full time or part time considered, permanent
Expected teaching load: 43 (for 1.0 FTE on main/upper scale).
Closing Date: 17/4/26
Interview Date: w/c 20/4/256
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mathematics teacher to join our successful and supportive team. This is a flexible opportunity, and we welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates. Please note this is a rolling vacancy. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews and appointments may take place before the closing date. About Our SchoolWe are a happy and successful high school with a thriving Sixth Form, serving the community of Droitwich and its surrounding villages. Our intake is socio-economically diverse, and we are proud of how our staff embrace this, creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed. Our House system sits at the heart of school life, helping to foster a strong sense of belonging, identity and recognition, alongside ambition and optimism. Our staff are talented, collaborative and exceptionally supportive of one another. Under the leadership of our new Co-Headteachers, we are building on our ‘Good’ OFSTED rating by celebrating what we do well while driving forward meaningful improvements. We have strengthened our leadership structure to accelerate progress and are excited about our CPD programme that is ambitious, impactful and highly regarded beyond our school. We are proud of the difference we make to our students, both academically and pastorally, and we are committed to going even further. We strongly encourage you to read our Information for Prospective Colleagues, which offers a deeper insight into our ethos, culture and day-to-day life. About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for either an early career or experienced teacher to join our established Mathematics department.You will:
- Teach Mathematics across Key Stages, including the opportunity to contribute to A Level teaching
- Bring creativity and energy to your teaching, making Maths engaging, relevant and accessible to all learners
- Be committed to raising standards through collaboration and sharing best practice
- Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for your subject
- Be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner
- Build strong relationships with students and colleagues
- Motivate and inspire learners through a positive and energetic approach
- Value teamwork and contribute fully to a collaborative department
- All teachers are Maths specialists with a wide range of experience
- Staff teach across the full age and ability range, with opportunities to specialise at A Level
- Lessons are planned and reviewed collaboratively, with a strong culture of sharing and continuous improvement
- We take pride in supporting one another and maintaining a strong sense of shared purpose
- Years 8 and 9 are grouped broadly by prior attainment
- Years 10 and 11 are banded, allowing flexibility to best meet students’ needs
You will find a job description, a person specification, information for prospective colleagues, an application form and further information on how to apply here: https://website.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk/index.php/school/join-us/job-vacancies/
If you have any queries or wish to arrange for a visit to the school please don’t hesitate to get in touch via jobs@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk and the Head of the Maths Department will contact you to arrange.
Droitwich Spa High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Arranging a visit to Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk.
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