Food Technology Teacher (Maternity Cover, Fixed Term to October 2025)
Cleeve Meadow School, Sidcup, DA14 4JNThis job expired on 6 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 February 2025
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS Outer London
Additional allowances
SEN Point and outer London allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Come and work at an exceptional school!
Working in a school can be one of the most rewarding, exhilarating and exciting
experiences. We also recognise that it can be frustrating and hard work! We spend a
considerable amount of time at work, so it is vital that we are in a place where we feel
supported, fulfilled and can enjoy our working life. We believe we have this at Cleeve
Meadow.
Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly
specialised education for 138 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate
learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where
traditional values meet innovation. Our staff are passionate about the very best education
for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek out what they do not yet know and
our curriculum is broad and aspirational. You will find our school has an ambitious approach
to the education of our young people and our purpose is to equip them for independent and
successful lives. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully
foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond
their expectations.
We aim to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in
society to enhance their life chances. We offer the same curriculum opportunities as a
mainstream setting with an extended focus on life skills and career opportunities. The
support and guidance students receive from staff will give them the confidence to learn
independently and strive to achieve. The school aims to be a centre of excellence for its
students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.
We are looking for an experienced Food Technology Teacher who has the flexibility to teach
across a range of subjects and activities in line with our broad curriculum. As a Food
Technology Teacher, you will be joining an experienced staff body and a highly motivated
team.
You do not need previous experience of working in a SEND specialist setting and we are
happy to accept applications from both Primary and Secondary settings in recognition of the
wide-ranging teacher skill set that developed in both.
If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative teacher who can motivate and inspire
students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Meadow is for you. We require someone
who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students
who are highly engaging and rewarding to work with.
We believe in fostering a supportive approach and have an open door policy for all staff. We
have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to
a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school
and wider TKAT family. Cleeve Meadow is an exceptionally happy place to work.
For this role: Essential
Is a qualified teacher with qualified teacher status at either secondary or primary school level
or has experience working/teaching in the food sector and/or food sector training
Evidence of relevant CPD
Has a clear philosophy for the education of young people
Inspires confidence and trust, is approachable, shows integrity and care for others
Has knowledge and expertise in effective assessment and tracking of progress
Can demonstrate experience of:
Focusing on pupil’s achievement using data and benchmarking to monitor progress for every
child
Monitoring, evaluating and improving teaching and learning
Can act as a role model and mentor to support the development of the most effective
teaching and learning strategies
Has knowledge and experience of whole school quality assurance processes and systems
Can communicate well and explain ideas clearly
Has an understanding of the role progress data plays in school planning and the ability to
develop the school use of data
The ability to articulate core values of the school within the community
Is able to set up an appropriate work/life balance and model it to staff
Working effectively with parents
Building effective relationships with the community and other schools
Desirable
Experience in a Special School Setting or working with students with SEND
Experience of teaching and learning strategies appropriate for special school setting
Ability and flexibility to offer teaching across other subjects and to contribute to whole school
off timetable days
Previous experience of working with student progress data
Previous experience of use of whole school assessment and feedback procedures
Previous experience of overseeing external examination processes within subject or across
school
Working for TKAT:
In return, as an employee of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), you will benefit from:
● A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential
to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy;
● Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;
● Our support for your wellbeing at work; and
● The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the
full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Equal Opportunities
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable
candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual
orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications
from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
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About Cleeve Meadow School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cleeve Meadow School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@cleevemeadow-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 02082696523
Cleeve Meadow School is an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a highly specialised education for 120 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. Our school is a place where traditional values meet innovation. We have staff who are passionate about the very best education for our young people. We aim to inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know. You will find our school has a thoroughly inclusive approach to all we do, celebrating varied successes of individuals and groups regularly. Together, working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and a belief in achieving beyond their expectations.
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