Teacher of Food Technology
MPS (Tove Learning Trust 1 – 9: £31,650 - £49,084)
Required: ASAP
Do you have the skills and knowledge to join an incredible team of staff and students?
Are you interested in joining a team that truly looks after your well-being?
Do you want to work in a school with personalised continued professional development, focused on helping you make the next step in your career?
Rushden Academy is a truly special place to work. Recognised as a ‘Good’ school in all five areas by Ofsted, Team Rushden comprises of a supportive, dedicated and committed body of staff, as well as an incredible group of students who are extremely grateful for the education they receive. We are proud of the community we serve and the sky is the limit for the students within our care.
Our latest Ofsted report recognised the strength of our team stating “All members of this school community are a part of what is commonly known as ‘Team Rushden’. This team encompasses a caring ethos, shared values and high expectations, which exude throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy in this environment.”
Rushden Academy is part of a highly successful trust called Tove Learning Trust (TLT). We are very well supported by TLT, we have excellent networks across the trust for collaboration purposes and staff can access a range of training programmes both within school and across the trust.
We share our sixth form; this provision is called The Huxlow and Rushden Sixth Form. We are fortunate to have a special relationship with a local secondary school, sharing our expertise not only at KS5 but also at KS4 with cross moderation and quality assurance systems.
We are now looking to appoint an exceptional Food Technology Teacher who can deliver a full spectrum of teaching to Key stage 3 and 4 pupils in our ‘state of the art’ food technology teaching space created in 2023.
The successful candidate will receive unrivalled support, excellent continuing professional development and lots of opportunities for career development.
If you feel you could make a significant contribution to Team Rushden then we would very much welcome your letter of application together with a completed application form.
Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2025
Please note - the application deadline may close earlier if the level of interest is high.
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Rushden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.