Teacher of Expressive Arts - Food Technology
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZThis job expired on 2 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As Soon As Possible
Closing date
2 May 2023 at 10:24am
Date listed
21 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Food Technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Working Pattern: Monday to Friday: Hours: 08.15-16.45
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- WA Payscale M1 to U3 (£34,772 to £54,016)
Additional allowances
Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An excellent classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student
Experienced in teaching Food Technology with a relevant university degree
Flexible to teach other subject areas within or outside of the Expressive Arts department
Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development
What the school offers its staff
A competitive salary and benefits package
Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)
Sign up incentives available for experienced IB educators
An excellent programme of continuing professional development
Relevant training with the International Baccalaureate for teachers of Key Stage 5
A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
Free parking
Excellent transport links and close to central london for the social life and sights of London
Further details about the role
- Westminster Academy offers Food Technology across KS3 and KS4. At KS3 we integrate the National Curriculum in lessons and teach a wide variety of cuisines, skills and dishes with a focus on healthy eating and living. The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Food is the course delivered at KS4, giving students the opportunity to develop practical skills in Food Technology as well as safe food practices, hygiene and food science. The Food department achieved pleasing results in 2022 with a pass rate of 80% at KS4. Students have continued to achieve impressive outcomes during the pandemic, thanks to the success of our remote learning provision. Our Food extra-curricular clubs are extremely popular, and our young chefs enjoy collaborating with Dance, Drama, Art and Music students to contribute to showcases and musicals.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
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About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westminster Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02071210600
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
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