Job Advert: Teacher with Specialism in Food and KS3 Art
Location: Pupil Referral Unit, Knowsley, Merseyside
Position: Full-Time Teacher (Food & Art)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
About Them:
Situated in the borough of Knowsley, the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provides high-quality education to students who have faced challenges in mainstream education due to medical, social, emotional, or behavioural needs. Serving young people from Years 1 to 11, their dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff support students in developing resilience, confidence, and academic progress through a personalised curriculum tailored to each student’s needs.
The Role:
They are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher with a specialism in Food, who is also able to deliver KS3 Art. The successful candidate will play a key role in inspiring disengaged students, delivering personalised and engaging lessons, and promoting a positive learning environment that sets high expectations for all.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspire and engage students, helping them make significant progress through innovative lessons in Food and Art.
* Provide guidance and support to achieve the best possible outcomes for each student.
* Build positive relationships with students, serving as a role model and setting high expectations.
* Promote an inclusive environment that values and supports all students.
* Offer pastoral care, support, and guidance as a form tutor.
* Maintain a productive learning environment conducive to student success.
* Deliver and assess KS4 qualifications relevant to the curriculum.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be a suitably qualified teacher with a passion for Food and Art. You will have a talent for building positive relationships with students, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to adapt lessons to meet individual student needs. Prior experience in a similar setting is an advantage but not essential. You will be supportive and positive and able to engage students.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Specialism in Food, with the ability to teach KS3 Art.
* Excellent classroom management skills.
* Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
* A commitment to inclusion and positive educational experiences for all students.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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