Job Title: Teacher of Food Technology Location: St Albans Start Date: April/Sept 25 Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: In line with MPS/UPS About the school The school is a secondary school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, known for its strong emphasis on science and academic excellence. The school offers a broad curriculum, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. With a focus on developing both academic and personal growth, The school prepares its pupils for future success through a range of extracurricular activities and strong pastoral care. The school's commitment to innovation and student achievement makes it a prominent institution in the local area. About the local area St Albans is a historic city in Hertfordshire, England, known for its rich Roman heritage and medieval architecture. It is home to the impressive St Albans Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century, and the remains of the Roman city of Verulamium. With its charming mix of ancient landmarks, modern amenities, and vibrant cultural scene, St Albans offers a blend of history and contemporary living. The city is also renowned for its excellent schools, green spaces, and proximity to London, making it a desirable place to live and visit. About the role The school is looking for a Teacher of Food Technology to join the successful Food tech department. You will be responsible for; Teaching: Delivering engaging and effective Food technology lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11). Planning & Preparation: Developing lesson plans and resources that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning styles, ensuring that all students are challenged and supported. Assessment & Feedback: Regularly assessing students’ progress, providing constructive feedback, and using data to inform planning and improve student outcomes. Classroom Management: Maintaining high standards of behaviour, creating a positive and productive classroom environment. Collaboration: Working closely with the department and wider school staff to deliver an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice and stay up-to-date with educational developments. Am I suitable? The successful candidate for the Teacher of Food Technology position will have to have: - Qualified Techer Status - ECT applications also welcomed - Degree or Higher in relevant field - At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils - Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level Food Tech About Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across St Albans with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across St Albans and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including Food Tech. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools. Why work with Teaching Personnel? • Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences. • Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions. • Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy • Competitive pay rates • Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised Application Send an up to date CV to Hannah on ; - It’s as simple as that 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.