Teacher of Food & Nutrition (0.6 FTE)
Blatchington Mill School, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 3 days a week (negotiable)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We seek to appoint an exciting and inspirational teacher, with ambition to achieve the very best possible outcomes for students in Food Technology. Our Food Technology rooms and equipment have recently been completely refurbished with brand new equipment, and this is an exciting opportunity to join an effective and collegiate department, and to teach in a school where teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.
We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students.
Blatchington Mill is a ‘Good’ school, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and safety. We achieve positive value-added in our exam results, stretch our most able, and support our most vulnerable. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement. We are also a designated Stonewall Training School.
Our recent Ofsted report stated that:
‘Pupils are proud to be members of the “Blatch family”. They are polite, friendly and welcoming of visitors. They feel safe and know who to turn to if they have a concern for themselves or for someone else.’
‘The governing body…actively support the school’s ethos of inclusivity and diversity.’
‘Pupils enjoy their lessons.’ ‘...teachers know their pupils well.’
‘Leaders have designed a curriculum that is rich and challenging for all.’
‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge, and this is evidenced through their strong exposition in the classroom.’
‘The curriculum includes a focus on enrichment and extra-curricular activities to inspire and enthuse pupils.’ ‘Pupils appreciate the many opportunities to develop their interests and talents.’
‘Leaders, staff and pupils create a positive environment in which bullying is not tolerated.’ ‘Behaviour is well managed.’
‘Leaders ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding at the school.’
‘Leaders share an aspiring vision for ensuring that all pupils experience a high-quality education. This is demonstrated through strong shared values, policies and practice.’
‘Staff say that leaders are supportive and mindful of their well-being.’
If you would like to join us, and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess:
Excellent subject knowledge
A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
Knowledge and experience of effective teaching in Food Technology
Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
High expectations ofallstudents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you are interested in applying for this role please complete and return an application form before the closing date (CVs alone will not be considered).
For further details and an application form please visit:
https://www.blatchingtonmill.org.uk/key-information/vacancies/teacher-of-food-and-nutrition-0-6fte/
This role is suitable for ECTs or more experienced teachers.
Closing date: 20th June 2025 – Midday
Interview date: ASAP
Please return your completed application form to Amanda Brasington, PA to Headteacher, via email to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.
Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.
(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).
What the school offers its staff
CPD is incredibly important to our staff and we ensure that there are a range of staff development opportunities, including:
Opportunities to participate in training and development through a range of courses.
Twilight CPD led by Lead Professionals – these sessions focus on evidence-informed pedagogy – for example recent sessions have covered learning for memory (cognitive load, retrieval, space practice, interleaving), barriers to learning, including educational disadvantage and principles of instruction
Staff have weekly meetings which are either department/faculty based or whole school. These are planned to discuss department/faculty specific issues and or school wide policies and facilitate joint planning and sharing of resources.
Staff are encouraged to take advantage of CPD outside of school and in Brighton and
Hove we have subject networks to share good practice in all areas.
Local Authority Pension Scheme
Free Parking on site
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blatchington Mill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1629 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blatchington Mill School website
- Email address
- abrasington@blatchingtonmill.org.uk
Coeducational Secondary
Arranging a visit to Blatchington Mill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abrasington@blatchingtonmill.org.uk.
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