Teacher of Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition - ref. n7073723
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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Teacher of Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Required from September 2025 (fixed term until 31.08.26)
Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress.Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.
The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring Teacher of Technology, full-time FTE from September 2025.
Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition sit within the Technology faculty and benefit from a whole school ethos where the creative subjects are highly valued. This translates into a generous allocation of curriculum time. Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition are both very popular subjects at KS4.We are fortunate to have a range of up-to-date resources and facilities to support the delivery of the subject including 3D printers, 2D design software, and a laser cutter. Our teaching kitchens were renovated in 2017. We have two full time technicians to support the delivery of both these subject areas.
Our KS4 offer includes, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and GCSE Art Textiles, and BTEC Home Cooking Skills. Our exam results are consistently good, and we aspire to increase the range of courses that we offer at KS4.We are proud of the success that our SEND students experience in our subject area. Inclusive teaching is a strong feature of our department. The school is proud of its outstanding CPD program, and you will be encouraged to develop your career both within the subject area, and within the wider school community.
The successful applicant will:
- have a commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire and challenge students
- develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body
- have an excellent knowledge of, and ability to apply current Health and Safety good practice in technology teaching
- have a proven track record of impacting upon students' learning
- have the ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4. Food Preparation and Nutrition at KS3
- have ability to use a range of CAD software
- have a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments
- have excellent interpersonal skills.
- hold the attributes to be a strong form tutor
- hold Qualified Teacher Status.
The salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 to £49,084. Applications from experienced and early career teachers are encouraged.
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk under menu, Join Us, Staff Vacancies. For any queries please contact the Personnel Officer, Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XN.Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or e-mail: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk or post to Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. We are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: Monday 3rd March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday 10th March 2025
Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.