Teacher of DT, Food Preparation and Nutrition
Priory School, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XNThis job expired on 27 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31.08.2026
Pay scale
- Main/Upper Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
have a commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire and challenge
develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body
have an excellent knowledge of, and ability to apply current Health and Safety good practice in technology teaching
have a proven track record impacting upon students' learning
have the ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4. Food Preparation and Nutrition at KS3
have ability to use a range of CAD software
have a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments
have excellent interpersonal skills
hold the attributes to be a strong form tutor
hold Qualified Teacher Status.
What the school offers its staff
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Access to modern teaching facilities and resources.
A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.
Further details about the role
Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.
The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring Teacher of Technology, full-time FTE from September 2025.
Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition sit within the Technology faculty and benefit from a whole school ethos where the creative subjects are highly valued. This translates into a generous allocation of curriculum time. Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition are both very popular subjects at KS4. We are fortunate to have a range of up-to-date resources and facilities to support the delivery of the subject including 3D printers, 2D design software, and a laser cutter. Our teaching kitchens were renovated in 2017. We have two full time technicians to support the delivery of both these subject areas.
Our KS4 offer includes, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and GCSE Art Textiles, and BTEC Home Cooking Skills. Our exam results are consistently good, and we aspire to increase the range of courses that we offer at KS4. We are proud of the success that our SEND students experience in our subject area. Inclusive teaching is a strong feature of our department. The school is proud of its outstanding CPD program, and you will be encouraged to develop your career both within the subject area, and within the wider school community.
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):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
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 Priory School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1154 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory School website
- Email address
- personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01273 476231
11-16 mixed comprehensive school
Arranging a visit to Priory School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk.
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