Ofsted stated (2023): “The school’s ethos and values are central to every aspect of school life at Walkwood Church of England Middle School. Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong. Pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)” SIAMS (2017) identified: “Parents speak highly of the care which their children receive and are very supportive of the vertical tutor groups which develop a caring, family environment. Pastoral care extends to all members of the school community. Staff also talk about the school having a family feel which is welcoming to new members of staff and supportive of all.” The Governors of this Church of England Middle School are seeking to appoint a Food Technology teacher who will share the vision for a curriculum that links content, skills and values, and who also believes that each individual pupil deserves high-level pastoral care. We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable our pupils to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. We are looking for a teacher who is: •An outstanding practitioner •Able to establish and maintain high expectations, challenge and support for all pupils. •Experienced in leading a subject area and line managing a team of staff •Able to develop a shared vision for a curriculum that inspires and engages all pupils. •Flexible and works effectively as part of a team •Responsive and proactive to facilitate high standards within the department •Excellent communication skills •A reflective practitioner •Committed to their own professional development •Committed to promoting our Christian Ethos and values We can offer: •A committed and supportive leadership team •Wonderful, motivated children •A commitment to your future professional development •Support from the whole community of our church school •Support from The Spire Trust (currently in process of joining) Application forms are available from https://www.walkwoodms.worcs.sch.uk/Recruitment Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 22 November 2024. Short-listed candidates will be contacted soon after this date. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and full references will be expected from the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Hours: Part Time (0.8) Grade: Teachers Main Pay to Upper Pay range. £30,000 - £46,525 pro-rata (Pay award pending) Closing Date: 9.00am on Friday 22 November 2024. Interview: Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.