Teacher of Design Technology - Food Preparation and Nutrition
Brimsham Green School, Bristol, BS37 7LBThis job expired on 6 June 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
6 June 2022 at 9am
Date listed
24 May 2022
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Design and technology, Food Technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Teacher of Design Technology - Food Preparation and Nutrition job summary
We have an exciting opportunity starting in September to join a successful team and contribute to the broad range of specialisms we offer in the Art, Design and Technology Department. Whether an ECT or experienced teacher, you will enjoy working in this supportive department where your continuing professional development is championed.
Brimsham Green School was inspected by Ofsted in May 2019 and was judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that, “Leaders are resolute in their ambition to improve standards but are mindful of staff’s well-being so that they can fulfil their roles effectively.” Ofsted concluded that our students’ behaviour is good and that the learning environment is… “positive and conducive to learning.”
The vacancy is for a full time teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition, and the school seeks to appoint an innovative teacher to contribute to the development of the subject at KS3, KS4 and KS5. The successful applicant should be a Food specialist but will have the opportunity to contribute to the broad range of specialisms we have to offer in the ADT Faculty.
The post offers the opportunity for a creative and ambitious teacher to lead the development of Food Preparation and Nutrition in the department and further their experience in an open and supportive environment. The facilities within Design and Technology are excellent and Food Preparation and Nutrition is firmly established within the curriculum structure. Numbers at GCSE are strong.
The successful candidate should:
• Inspire students with stimulating learning experiences
• Be a Food specialist with excellent subject knowledge
• Have experience of teaching a range of specialisms
• Have sound ICT skills and be well organised
• Want to work as part of a team
• Be flexible and innovative
• Have a sense of humour!
• Although not essential, experience of teaching KS5 Food Preparation and Nutrition would be desirable
In return for your hard work, passion and commitment we offer:
• Bespoke CPD, whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher - we firmly believe 'better never stops'
• A supportive team of departmental colleagues who involve themselves fully in the pastoral and social life of the school
• The opportunity to join a committed team of staff who believe that teaching is a great profession, and who challenge each other to excel
Should you decide that you would like to join the staff team here at Brimsham, challenging and supporting our enthusiastic learners, then we look forward to reading your completed application form. In addition to your application form please also include a formal letter addressing the following points (this should not exceed two sides of A4):
1) What pedagogy promotes outstanding learning in Food?
2) How do you use marking and assessment of students’ work to inform your planning?
3) What aspect of your teaching are you currently developing?
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Brimsham Green School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 972 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brimsham Green School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@brimsham.com
- Phone number
- 01454 868888
A mixed comprehensive school, maintained by South Gloucestershire LA. Situated in large, well-maintained school grounds in Yate (a 30 minute commute from central Bristol). Brimsham Green was inspected by Ofsted in May 2019 and was judged to be 'Good' in all areas. Ofsted noted that leaders are 'resolute in their ambition to improve standards but are mindful of staff's well-being so that they can fulfil their roles effectively'. Ofsted commented that our students' behaviour is good and that the learning environment is "positive and conducive to learning".
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