Food Studies Teacher
Alderman Knight School, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JJThis job expired on 24 May 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
24 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 May 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
1 SEN
There is the possibility of TLR 2A Subject Leader for the right candidate.
Food Studies Teacher job summary
The Governors are looking to appoint a Food Studies Teacher/ Subject Leader, to teach this very important and successful subject and join our supportive staff team. The successful candidate will lead and manage the teaching of Food Studies across the school and work to ensure all pupils and students achieve exceptionally well in this subject. Food Studies is a really important and highly valued subject at Alderman Knight as it teaches many life skills and develops pupils’ independence and preparation for adulthood.
Please be advised that pupils abilities at Alderman Knight vary, but at KS4 and KS5 pupils achieve a wide range of accreditations Including Entry levels, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and GCSEs. Currently in Food Studies at KS4 and KS5 we teach BTEC Home Cooking Skills and WJEC/Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering. We have previously offered GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.
The post holder will:
* Be confident and have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5.In the primary phase class teachers teach their pupils for Food Studies.
* Work with and advise the Senior Leadership Team and other teachers on the preparation, development and delivery of Food Studies within a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
* Lead and manage Food Studies across the school from Primary to Post 16, including associated activities tailored to meet the wide-ranging needs of pupils across the school.
* Consistently deliver lessons that are of the highest quality and ensure all pupils and students are enabled to make excellent progress.
* Have experience of teaching pupils a with a range of SEND and be passionate about helping them achieve their potential.
* Be highly motivated, energetic and have the desire to become involved in all aspects of school life.
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.
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About Alderman Knight School
- School type
- Special school, ages 7 to 19
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Alderman Knight School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01684 295639
Alderman Knight is a maintained special school for children and young people with a range of needs, aged 7 to 19. During the last 10 years the school has undergone a complete new build for all phases. The final phase of our school building was opened in September 2021. In September 2022 we will have 220 pupils on roll and over 100 staff.
Arranging a visit to Alderman Knight School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@aldermanknight.gloucs.sch.uk.
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