Lead Teacher of DT in Food and Nutrition
Gloucester Academy, Gloucester, GL4 6RN20 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
28 April 2025
Latest start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50hours per week, all year round, Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary calculated in line with Main Pay Scale Range, points M1 – M6, Upper Pay Scale Range, points UPS1 – UPS 3.
Additional allowances
Includes a TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description:
The Lead Teacher of DT in Food and Nutrition is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team.
The Department:
The successful candidate will lead the Food and Nutrition team with the DT department to ensure exceptional results at Key Stage 4. The Lead Teacher of DT in Food and Nutrition will also coordinate the offer of enrichment activities which will include after school cooking clubs. The school is investing heavily into Food and Nutrition and this is a chance for an ambitious person to build the profile of Hospitality and Catering within the Academy and local area.
The department has a modern student kitchen and an experienced and dedicated technician. The current Hospitality & Catering Lead teaches KS4 and three other experienced teachers teach KS3.
Curriculum:
At Gloucester Academy, we recognise the importance of Food and Nutrition, and Hospitality and Catering, and the role it has to play in developing students’ cultural awareness, confidence and teamwork skills. Our food curriculum is both hands-on and academically rigorous in order to provide all students with the theoretical and practical knowledge that underpins the production of food. We have a shared curriculum and shared planning in dedicated PD time which is protected in the timetable.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
Job Purpose:
- To create an appropriate working environment which promotes students’: Health; Safety; Enjoyment and Achievement; Positive Contributions; Economic Well-being; International Perspective.
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
- To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Childcare Voucher scheme
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Please download the recruitment pack for further information, all call a member of the team for more information and to organise a visit to the school.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be conducted on the week on Monday 25th November 2024, date to be confirmed.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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About Gloucester Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 894 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Gloucester Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cosment@gloucesteracademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01452 428819
Secondary School
Arranging a visit to Gloucester Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cosment@gloucesteracademy.co.uk.
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