Food Technology Teacher

Overview

Saltley Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Food Technology, who is ready to make a significant impact on our successful department. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate pupils through inspirational teaching. They will join a very well led, vibrant and successful team, committed to providing a quality experience for our students and ensuring that they achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school and an academy trust committed to individuals' professional development and supporting them to achieve the best for our young people.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with:

Qualifications and experience

• Ambition and high expectations to transform the lives of young people
• Experience in delivering the GCSE curriculum for Food and Nutrition (or similar)
• A passionate belief in collaboration and teamwork; a student centred approach to problem solving; a clear understanding of how to engage students and maximise progress; a sense of humour and positivity; a relentless commitment to achievement for all
• Commitment to delivering an excellent standard of teaching for all students every lesson
• Willingness to contribute to the department and whole school projects, including the extra curricular life of the academy

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and provide regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your school and Trust wide
• Structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process
• A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and to participate in the annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including confidential counselling, wellbeing advice and the My Possible Self app
• Supportive policies such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
• Generous pension scheme known as the Teachers' Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye sight tests for eligible display screen users
• Opportunity to be part of Trust wide collaborative groups (EDI, Wellbeing, menopause support, neurodiversity support)
• Onsite parking at all schools

Safeguarding, equality and diversity

• Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive recruitment practices
• Recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications
• An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

Other information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments; some spent convictions may be deemed protected (information in the DBS filtering guide)
• This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement
• We value our people and are dedicated to ensuring everyone can bring their authentic self to work at Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
• We are happy to talk flexible working subject to operational requirements

Please note: applications should be created by the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may assist in drafting phrases, substantial AI use may lead to disqualification.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Compliance and safeguarding

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments; information on filtering offences is available in the DBS filtering guide
• As part of our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online checks in line with KCSIE
• Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; an enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants

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