OFSTED 2023 Leadership & management – Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding Personal development – Outstanding Sixth Form Provision – Outstanding Head of Food Technology The Marlborough Science Academy St Albans Herts AL1 2QA Salary according to Teacher Pay Scale (fringe rate) - TLR to be determined according to experience Permanent Full Time contract starting 1st September 2025 - Part Time 0.8 maybe considered for the right candidate We are looking to appoint a Head of Food Technology to continue to promote this highly valued subject with our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to head a food department in a school that values Design & Technology and encourages professional development. The post has become available as our fabulous food teacher is retiring, she leaves a really strong legacy whereby students enjoy their learning. Numbers are high at KS4 and we have just recently expanded the facilities with the addition of a fully furnished food room and an additional member of staff. Tours are welcomed, if you love your subject, are passionate about the opportunities the teaching of food can open up and want to work in a strong and well led faculty we want to hear from you. We are looking to appoint a colleague who: Has passion for their subject and thoroughly enjoys their teaching Has a genuine regard and respect for young people Enjoys professional development Will embrace our culture and ethos which is important to us Is a real team player Our school will provide: A strong, stable ICT team with a good track record in offering support and getting results A strong culture of professional development A fantastic group of students to teach and inspire A successful and thorough induction programme A school committed to well-being and with work life balance We offer a fringe salary rate and continuous service recognition for colleagues transferring from a school in the Herts LEA area. The school supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. This vacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require the candidates to evidence the right to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. To arrange a visit, please contact Ann Tyson, HR Assistant by email a.tysonmarlborough.herts.sch.uk or for more details phone 01727 731395. The closing date for this position is Friday 13th December 2024 with interviews in the week commencing 16th December 2024. Please apply by visiting My New Term at https://www.mynewterm.com. Applications to be made as soon as possible as we will interview for the right candidate on receipt of their application.