Teacher of Food Technology (Full Time post) – Maternity Cover
Smithdon High School, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - .
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
A record of successful teaching at KS3 and KS4
Experience of developing the curriculum
Experience of effective management of student behaviour
Experience of working in a team
Contribution to school beyond the classroom
Skills, Attributes and Knowledge
Ability to form strong working relationships with children
An understanding of the use of data in promoting pupil achievement and attainment
Skills and knowledge to deal with student safety and behaviour
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Setting high standards to staff and students by personal example
Ability to gain parental support and co-operation
An understanding of the ECM agenda
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Commitment to continued personal development
Ability to focus on standards and the belief that all students can succeed given the right opportunity and support
Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to achieve value for money within the designated budget
What the school offers its staff
At West Norfolk Academies Trust, we deeply value giving all of our staff
access to continued professional development and high-quality support in order
for them to thrive in their professional lives. Our bespoke CPD offer is
tailored to individual members of staff, our schools and at a trust level
ensuring that the right support is given at every stage of an individuals
career
Further details about the role
We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational food teacher to join and complement the friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals within our Art and DT Faculty. The post is a full-time maternity cover.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified teacher or experienced teacher who is committed to enabling all students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.
The successful candidate will be able to engage and motivate students at KS3 Food and KS4 Hospitality and Catering. You should be passionate about the subject and be able to support all students in reaching their full potential.
It is desirable but not essential that you can teach other technology and/or Art disciplines at KS3.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Applying for the job
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About Smithdon High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 612 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Smithdon High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
At Smithdon High School we share a simple vision. Every child is supported to make progress in every single lesson, every single day.
These are exciting times to join our school. Under our current Headteacher since September 2022, we are building to become a truly great school – with our best GCSE results ever in the summer of 2023 and achieving a “Good” Ofsted (“good” in all areas) in November 2023. Our staff work as a team and support each other, while receiving fantastic professional development opportunities. They are encouraged to be the best they can be.
Our school serves the coastal town of Hunstanton and the surrounding area with a clear focus on knowing the strengths and needs of every student. We believe every child deserves a warm welcome to every learning opportunity and a personalised learning experience; challenge and support leading to exceptional progress. We are also at the centre of the community in Hunstanton and West Norfolk. We will always embrace opportunities to strengthen existing and explore new relationships within our community.
Our buildings are both innovative and modern as well as of historic significance and we aim to create the best facilities for our students to learn and achieve - coupled with an innovative and creative curriculum alongside outstanding specialist staff.
Everything we do reflects both our core values to "Work Hard, Be Kind and Smile" and our "Smithdon Seven" expectations.
1. We believe in ourselves and are proud of our achievements
2. We aim high and accept challenge to achieve our ambitions
3. We take responsibility for our choices, our actions and our environment
4. We work together to support our community
5. We are present, we are equipped to learn, we work hard and we always give our best
6. We are respectful and we listen to others
7. We take pride in the presentation of ourselves and our work
At Smithdon High School we welcome applicants who want to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and can help them to aspire to great futures.
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust’s clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
• Maximising student achievement
• Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
• Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
• Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
Arranging a visit to Smithdon High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
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