Food Technology Teacher/ Instructor / Practitioner
Fernhill School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9BYThis job expired on 30 November 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2022 at 5pm
Date listed
17 May 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food Technology
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Qualified Teacher £25,714 - £41,604, Unqualified £18,419 – £28,735
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR/UNQUALIFIED
Food Technology Teacher/ Instructor / Practitioner job summary
Permanent, full or part-time. To start as soon as possible.
The Role
Fernhill School is seeking to appoint an innovative, dynamic and highly motivated colleague to join our Technology department from September specialising in Food. We are keen to hear from instructors or chef practitioners, especially those who are interested in working towards a teaching qualification. The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner and a strong team player with a keen interest in developing a love of cookery in others and a cutting edge curriculum that places Food Technology at the forefront of innovative practice.
The Candidate
Following the departure of the current post holder, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated instructor who can build on the excellent work already achieved. The successful candidate will be able to instruct Food Technology and develop their ability to instruct to GCSE level. Above all, our next Food Technology instructor will have a love for their subject demonstrated by engaging and dynamic lessons that inspire our students. Our students are well motivated, keen to learn and characterful. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate innovative previous experience and very importantly, great commitment and enthusiasm.
The School
We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all underpins our success. We have high aspirations for our students and guide them to be the very best they can be. The staff are positive, highly motivated and talented, and are well led by the senior leadership team. This is a team approach with every member of the team valued for the contribution they make. There is a high quality new staff induction programme, research led continual professional development and a supportive collegiate atmosphere. You would be joining the school at an exciting time as we embed a positive can do culture.
The Technology Department
The Technology Department includes Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles, Vehicle Technology and Food Technology. Technology is a popular subject both at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, with demand exceeding capacity. The department is well resourced with two workshops (one housing a laser cutter and a 3D printer), one textiles room, a garage and a designated Food room. A full time technician ably assists in the preparation for Food Technology lessons and supports students with SEND.
Applications
If you would like to apply, please include in your letter of application how you meet the Person Specification. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please see our website for an application form www.fernhill.hants.sch.uk and email to Cindy Reynolds creynolds@fernhillschool.org.uk
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s policies and procedures. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. The school will request references before interview.
The school reserves the right to interview earlier than the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.
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 Fernhill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Fernhill School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- creynolds@fernhillschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01276 702540
We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all underpins our success. We have high aspirations for our students and guide them to be the very best they can be. The staff are positive, highly motivated and talented, and are well led by the senior leadership team. This is a team approach with every member of the team valued for the contribution they make. There is a high quality new staff induction programme, research led continual professional development and a supportive collegiate atmosphere. You would be joining the school at an exciting time as we embed a positive can do culture.
Fernhill School is a mainstream, non-selective, community state secondary for girls and boys aged 11-16. The school is located in Farnborough, Hampshire and has good transport links via the M3 and A331.
Arranging a visit to Fernhill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email creynolds@fernhillschool.org.uk.
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