Subject Leader for Food Preparation and Nutrition
Swanshurst School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TWThis job expired on 8 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food Technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (£5,027 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you….
- Committed to inspiring and motivating students?
- A team player and strong communicator?
- Enthusiastic and optimistic in wanting the very best for each student?
- Dedicated to your own professional development and growth?
then come and join the DT team at Swanshurst!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational leader and teacher who motivates young people and ensures the learning needs of all are met, to join our vibrant department. The successful candidate will lead the development of food preparation, nutrition and science across all key stages, be able to deliver Design and Technology across Key Stage 3 and specialise in Food Preparation at Key Stage 4. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative, share ownership and embrace the delivery of an evolving subject area amongst a strong team of Design Technology teachers (including Food Specialists) and technicians. The role will be line managed by the Head of Design and Technology.
What the school offers its staff
Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with 1930 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career.
Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needless to say we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Swanshurst School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1917 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Swanshurst School website
- Email address
- recruitment@swanshurst.org
- Phone number
- 01214642400
Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be “an exceptional place for pupils to learn”. They described the curriculum as “exemplary” and one which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that “The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way". We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections.
Arranging a visit to Swanshurst School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swanshurst.org.
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