Food & Nutrition Teacher
Job Title: Food & Nutrition Teacher
Employer: Calderstones School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 1550
Grade: MPS/UPS
Actual Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 pro-rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025
About the School
In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and full equipped gym. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Food and Nutrition Teacher to join an ambitious, successful, forward-thinking Technology Department. With 7 teaching staff and 3 support staff in the department, our highly skilled staff cover Design Technology, Food and Nutrition and Child Development. All are popular subjects at GCSE. The role of Food and Nutrition Teacher is 3 days a week (0.6 FTE), but there is the option to work 4 days a week (0.8 FTE) for a candidate willing to also teach Child Development at Key Stage 4. Both options are available on a permanent basis starting in September 2025.
Personal Qualities
The Technology Department is passionate about developing students’ knowledge and understanding, as well as practical skills. The Food & Nutrition Teacher will work with the Food and Nutrition Co-ordinator and Head of Technology to deliver the Food & Nutrition curriculum. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Food & Nutrition and willing to go that extra mile to give our students the best experience possible. Improving teaching and learning is at the forefront of what we do and therefore someone who is adaptable, creative, and reflective would be a perfect addition to our already successful department. Applications from ECTs are welcome.
How to Apply
The school is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Calderstones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post and undertake a minimum of three-yearly checks. Calderstones School is committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being to our student body and to every member of our school staff. We pursue this aim using effective policies and procedures within a safe and supportive school/work environment. All applications via the school website at www.calderstones.co.uk. Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025
Contact Details
Calderstones School
Harthill Road
Allerton
Liverpool
L18 3HS
Contact Name: Paula Glassey
Contact Telephone: 0151 724 2087
Contact e-mail: paula.glassey@calderstones.co.uk
Website: www.calderstones.co.uk/Vacancies
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