Chellaston Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust's values are for students to 'Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed'. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.
Teacher of Food
Ref: SCH-QM-0167 15 day(s) remaining Establishment: Chellaston Academy Location: Chellaston, Derby Salary: MPS/UPS - £31,650 - £49,084 Department: Teaching Staff Job Type: Full Time Closing Date: 25/04/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/ UPS- £31,650- £49,084 With an additional £1,000 for 12 months
WITH A RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE OF £1,000 OVER THE FIRST 12 MONTHS
QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Food, teaching Food Preparation and Nutrition to KS4, to join our passionate and high achieving team at Chellaston Academy, in our newly refurbished kitchens.
The Role
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
* Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress.
* Be accountable for student progress and development within the classes taught.
* Develop and enhance the teaching skills and strategies in line with the teacher standards.
* Support and challenge student groups in their learning.
* Help build independent life-long learners.
Main Duties
Teaching
* Undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties expected within the teacher standards.
* Plan lessons to meet learning objectives.
* Make effective use of data to plan learning.
* Have a clear understanding of subject progression.
* Give appropriate feedback through a variety of sources to promote further learning.
* Carefully frame questions to ascertain understanding and promote further learning.
* Use peer and self-assessment to further enhance learning.
* Set clear curricular targets for each student/group.
* Support the personalised learning agenda, tailoring education to ensure every student achieves the highest standards possible.
* Ensure that the desired standard of students’ presentation, effort and learning are achieved.
* Participate in developing the department’s curriculum area with respect to any specific needs associated with teaching and learning.
* Contribute to professional development and appropriate in-service training.
Pastoral Provision
* Monitor student attendance and progress in relation to targets set for each individual, ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and appropriate action is taken where necessary.
* Implement behaviour management systems to facilitate effective learning.
* Act as a Form Tutor and carry out the associated duties as outlined in the tutor standards.
* Ensure effective communication with parents of students.
* Liaise with partner academies, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies, and other relevant external bodies as necessary.
Additional Duties
Play a full part in the life of the academy community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging staff and students to follow this example.
Personal and Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, including:
* Treating students with dignity and building relationships rooted in mutual respect.
* Safeguarding students' well-being in accordance with statutory provisions.
* Showing tolerance and respect for the rights of others.
* Maintaining high standards of ethics and behaviour, both within and outside school.
* Understanding and acting within the statutory frameworks that set out professional duties and responsibilities.
Why Work for Us?
* At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, offering an Automatic Pay Review program as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
* Continual access to CPD opportunities to help staff fulfill their aspirations and potential.
* Commitment to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential support 24/7.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
* Family-friendly policies.
* Access to Flu Vaccines.
Qualifications
* Honours degree qualification - Essential
* GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent - Essential
* Relevant Qualification - Essential
* Qualified Teacher Status - Desirable
Skills
* Mainstream teaching 11-16 - Essential
* Teaching KS3 - Textiles - Desirable
* Teaching KS3 - Graphics - Desirable
* KS3 Technology - Food - Essential
* KS4 GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition - Essential
* GCSE examiner experience - Desirable
* Teaching examination classes - Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
* WJEC Hospitality and Catering - Desirable
* AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition - Desirable
* Subject and curriculum knowledge - Essential
* Effective behaviour management strategies - Essential
* Using formative and summative assessment to improve student outcomes - Essential
Personal Attributes
* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to be reflective and self-critical - Essential
* Display calmness under pressure - Essential
* Enthusiastic and committed - Essential
* Highly motivated and able to motivate and inspire students - Essential
* A forward-thinking approach - Essential
* A passion for teaching - Essential
Relevant Skills
* High expectations of pupils to do their very best and make significant progress - Essential
* Teamwork - Essential
* Creativity and problem solving - Essential
* Organisation and planning - Essential
Safeguarding Information
QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity with children if you appear on the DBS barred list.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.
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