What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be able to teach and develop Design & Technology with a Food & Nutrition focus at KS4 and KS5
• Be able / willing to explore the team teaching of Food Science at KS5
• Be able / willing to teach across Design & Technology at KS3 but with a focus on Food & Nutrition
• Have the capacity to raise achievement through motivating and inspiring students
• Have the experience, track-record and skills for the post applied for
• Be committed to delivering ‘quality first teaching’
• A team player, who can work both collegiately, collaboratively and independently, on developing a coherent, unified and aspirational D&T curriculum.
• A pro-active, problem-solving approach, with enthusiasm, resilience and humour.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A dynamic, collaborative, friendly and well-resourced department, including separate teaching and practical spaces and recently refurbished kitchens.
• A high level of induction and support for newly appointed colleagues
• A school which is proud of the exceptional progress and achievement of its young people with strong results over a number of years
• A school rated as ‘Good’ by OFSTED (March 2022) with impressive outcomes in recent years.
• A school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff
Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including:
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• Relevant pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Further details about the role
Established in 1632, Sir John Leman High School is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.
We are looking to employ a talented, ambitious teacher of Food and Nutrition to join our successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive high school; a school committed to delivering high quality, innovative learning experiences for its students; a school where D&T results are consistently high at both GCSE and A Level.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received. All applications must be submitted through My New Term.
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir John Leman High School is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.