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Teacher of Food Technology

Sharples School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8SN

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• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  27 February 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Design and technology, Food Technology, Health and social care
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • .
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: T1 - T9 (£28,000 - £43,685)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of food technology to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for ECTs, working within the Early Careers Framework. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.

  At Sharples we offer Food and Textiles at KS3 to all students. In addition we currently offer Hospitality and Catering, GCSE DT: Fashion and Health and Social Care at KS4. We would welcome applications from candidates who are able to deliver within this suite of technology subjects.

  We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:-

  • excellent communication skills;
  • a high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
  • excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.

  The key areas of responsibility will be:-

  • To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
  • To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
  • To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
  • To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
  • To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.

What the school offers its staff

‘A caring, inclusive learning community where pupils achieve well.’ (Ofsted)

2022 Progress 8 score + 0.64

National School Awards ‘Leadership Team of the Year’ 2022-23

Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive with 1200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.

Further details about the role

To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post, no more than two sides of A4, point 10, by e-mail to recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk no later than 9:00 am on Monday 27 February 2023. Interviews to take place on Wednesday 8 March 2023

Please note, CVs are not accepted. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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About Sharples School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sharples School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204 333253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sharples-school (opens in new tab)

Gold Winner Pearson Teaching Awards – ‘Secondary School of the Year 2023-24’

2023 Progress 8 score +0.82

National School Awards ‘Leadership Team of the Year’ 2022-23

Sharples School is an oversubscribed mixed comprehensive with 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.

Arranging a visit to Sharples School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk.

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