Cookery, Life Skills & Work Experience Teacher

Name of Head Teacher: Penny Doswell

Hours: 36 hours per week

Start Date: September 2025

The Avenue School (rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in October 2023) is part of The Rise Partnership Trust, and committed to championing unique potential and pursuing excellence in all that we do by providing the most effective education, therapy, support, and provision for our pupils.

The Avenue School is a growing school, expanding to reach full capacity of 104 places serving the needs of pupils with autism and complex needs.

We have opened our brand new purpose-built site and will be expanding over three years to reach our capacity of 104 places, for pupils with autism and complex needs, eventually educating children from EYFS up to the age of 19.

Our Trust mission: 'love, learn, laugh', underpins our key aim to improve our pupils' lives and outcomes through outstanding educational practice and provision, while also setting challenging and aspirational goals designed to empower our pupils and enhance their life choices. The education and well-being we provide depends on forging excellent partnerships between home and school.

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The Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience Teacher will play a vital role in delivering practical, meaningful learning experiences that support pupils with special educational needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will deliver a rich, structured curriculum in cookery, independent life skills and vocational experiences. Lessons and activities will aim to develop independence, self-esteem, and readiness for adulthood.

To lead, deliver and continuously develop a high-quality, engaging and inclusive Cookery, Life Skills and Work Experience curriculum that empowers pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence required for independent living and successful transition into adulthood. This includes ensuring effective coordination with external partners and the delivery of meaningful real-world experiences that promote lifelong learning.

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Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12:00PM

Interview Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and education of our children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

The advertised role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, only applicants with the automatic right to work in the UK should apply.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.