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TEACHER OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Main/Upper Pay Scale (Fringe)
Are you a passionate teacher of Food Technology with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to share that passion with our fabulous students? Do you want to work in a well-resourced, supportive, dynamic and highly successful team?
Can you enthuse students so they are eager to arrive and reluctant to leave your classroom? If so, then this is the job for you!
We are looking to appoint an innovative, dynamic and highly motivated colleague to join our Technology department, specialising in Food. The Technology department is a thriving and supportive team, with a range of experience. Classrooms are well resourced with the full-range of technical equipment and storage spaces. Throughout the year, the department run a variety of engaging competitions, such as our Young Chef Competition. Our events are well-received by students and offer a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the extra-curricular life of our school.
Our students deserve nothing but the best and in return for giving 100% we provide support, effective career development, and a wonderfully supportive school community
Why should you join us?
* A well-resourced learning environment, where staff are provided autonomy within their classrooms.
* Financial welcome bonus for teachers in shortage subjects.
* A referral bonus for recommending a colleague.
* A two week October half-term.
* A well-being day that staff can take during term time.
* A salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme launching in September 2024.
* A commitment to workload reduction across the school
* Reduced data entry points compared to other schools.
* Opportunities to accompany students on exciting school trips including Ski Trips, Sports Tours, World Challenges, overseas trips with plans to go to Canada, Marbella, Brazil, Thailand, and Tanzania & Zanzibar in 2025. In addition to this, we have a KS3 Enrichment week where we encourage staff to lead in things outside of their subject area.
* Numerous opportunities for career development, including an SLT Shadowing Programme.
* Subsidised on-site staff accommodation for teachers early in their teaching careers.
* Personalised professional development programme, including support for academic and professional qualifications
* Social activities on a regular basis
* Free on-site parking
* On site fitness suite
* Employee Assistance Programme offering support for issues at home and work, management coaching and legal advice
* Friendly and supportive staff community with a vibrant staff room atmosphere
* Family friendly policies, including a generous discretionary leave of absence policy for important family events.
Enquiries to Miss Shaw, The Chalfonts Community College, Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, SL9 8TP.
Tel: 01753 882032
Please send completed application forms to PA@chalfonts.org
Closing date: midday on Friday 25th April 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check which will include a barred list check will be undertaken for the successful applicant and a certificate of good conduct may be required. Please note that The Chalfonts Community College is not a registered UK Visa Sponsorship institution and therefore cannot accept /sponsor applicants that require sponsorship.
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