What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of food to join our Technology team. We would also be interested in hearing from individuals who are not yet qualified as teachers and would like to train with us.
We are a community where everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be. Technology has always been a highlight of the school’s provision and we are looking for someone to continue this heritage.
At key stage 4 we deliver Hospitality and Catering and are looking to expand our provision into key stage 5 as part of our Sigma Sixth onsite provision.
The technology department has been recently refurbished with three separate kitchens and a computer room shared across the department. A food technician supports the team which is led by our subject coordinator food.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please email emma.noone@pmsc.school or spencer.vickers@pmsc.school.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
• Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Food
• Ability to deliver a high quality broad and balanced curriculum
• A proven track record in monitoring and improving student attainment
• A passion for teaching within the curriculum area and making a real difference to young people
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
If you are a dynamic teacher with experience and passionate about the subject of Food, who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.
If you would like any further information please email spencer.vickers@pmsc.school
What the school offers its staff
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?
We can offer you:
• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Further details about the role
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below: or please click on the ‘apply’ button.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 29th September
Interviews: Week commencing 30th September
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.