Teacher of Food Technology and Nutrition
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Teacher of Food Technology and Nutrition who can contribute to our thriving and forward-thinking school. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and will lead our pupils to further success and achievements.The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have strong subject knowledge as well as having excellent teaching skills. They will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and Food Technology, including Nutrition and Food Preparation.
You will teach across Key Stage 3, 4 & 5.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for all aspects of food technology
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
- Have the ability to embrace the vision of the department and school
- Be able to build relationships quickly
- Have a positive approach – relational and trauma-informed
- Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world
- Be proactive and confident
- Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful
- Have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can
- Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for someone who is orgnanised, committed and able to motivate our young people. You will work in an equipped industrial hospitality suite that comes with it’s own Bistro servery. You will have a technician to support you. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and can make substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond.In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. You will join a school that has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. The school has an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting.
Shaftesbury is a school which has a thriving 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a free staff gym, five ICT suites, a 6th Form and Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.
As part of SAST, we can offer you a range of benefits including:
- High- quality CPD opportunities
- A strong and highly experienced network of Trust senior leaders
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site nursery provision at some of our schools
- Cycle to work scheme
Further details about the role
You are asked to provide the following:
- A completed application form
- A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise
Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view our school, please do not hesitate to contact Channon Bruton, Office Manager on Channon.Bruton@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and they will be happy to arrange this for you.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.