Teacher - Food Tech, Hospitality & Catering
Commencing: September 2025 (MPS/UPS + 1 SEN Point)
Mill Green School is an ‘Outstanding’, Community Special School, providing education to young people aged 14-19. We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspiring teacher that who can plan and deliver on our popular Hospitality & Catering offer.Alongside Food / Hospitality and Catering as a main specialism, we would be particularly interested in applicants who are able to offer additional areas which can contribute to our broad and balanced curriculum such as Customer Service, Business Studies or Preparation for Adulthood.
The successful candidate will be motivated by the belief that every young person can achieve their potential. Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment is desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.Experience of teaching learners with complex needs or experiential learning would also be of interest.
As a teacher at Mill Green School, you will seek to enhance the learning opportunities for our young people, supporting them in their preparation for adulthood and next steps into continued education, employment or life! You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning in a nurturing, supportive environment.You will constantly strive to produce outstanding teaching and learning to ensure that all learners succeed and will not be afraid to initiate new ideas and take risks in a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring that our learners are able to achieve, be valued and feel secure.
By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to benefit from bespoke training, CPD, networking and professional dialogue days with colleagues and peers both within and outside of Mill Green to ensure that you can reach your potential as a teacher within a specialist setting.
Interested candidates should submit a covering letter (no more than two sides A4), outlining how their experience, knowledge and understanding, skills and qualities make them an exceptional candidate for the role.
Why Mill Green School?
We know as a member of the Mill Green team, you are going to do great things. In addition to joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, you can expect:
- A comprehensive induction programme, ensuring that you have the support you need to settle into your role
- A programme of continued professional development including access to coaching and mentoring, an e-learning platform and online training courses. All staff access a rolling programme of role-specific CPD and behaviour management support.
- To be part of an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
- Employee Wellbeing Programme to support in and outside of school
- An annual, paid ‘well-being day’
- Opportunities for career development
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The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check and as part of the shortlisting process, applicants will be subject to an online search, including social media platforms.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and see what we are about; we know that how we fit you is as important as how you will fit us. Visits can be arranged by contacting Stephanie Shipley, our School Business Manager on 01744 678760.
School Visits: Please contact school to arrange a visit.Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Monday 5th May 2025
Interviews: Friday 16th May 2025