Job Overview Astrea Academy Sheffield Secondary Phase has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Food Technology to join their team The successful candidate will be accountable for leading, managing, and developing the Food Technology curriculum. They will also be responsible for raising standards of scholar attainment and achievement within Food Technology and monitoring and supporting scholar progress, ensuring the provision of an effective, knowledge-rich curriculum in Food Technology. We Are Looking For: Qualified Teacher Status Good Honours Degree In Return, We Can Offer You: Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Continued professional development and training opportunities Free on-site parking Interested In Applying? If this opportunity excites you and you are looking for a new challenge with a passion for education, please review the job description for more details on how to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. About Astrea Academy Sheffield Address: Andover Street, Burngreave, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9EJ, United Kingdom Our vision is to provide an exceptional, knowledge-rich educational experience that ensures all scholars succeed. We are looking to recruit brilliant staff who share that vision. What We Offer: Hilarious, wonderful, and caring young people A brand new sixth form, opening in September 2023 A strong & established Early Years Provision, including an on-site Nursery Huge support and progression opportunities A knowledge-rich curriculum based on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC Stimulating conversations about curriculum & pedagogy Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources An obsession with reading A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies Disruption-free learning with a ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system Highly visible/supportive senior leaders In the secondary phase, a centralised behaviour, sanctions, and detention system No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching Excellent ongoing CPD, career development, and promotion opportunities Opportunity to complete NPQs Fabulous food, cooked by our in-house chef What We Are Looking For: Hardworking professionals with excellent subject knowledge People who lead with their heart to ensure the life chances of our scholars Belief that all children can achieve, regardless of their background or needs Alignment with our vision and values We welcome visits to our Academy to appreciate our excellent learning environment. Please contact recruitmentastreasheffield.org to arrange a visit. Astrea Academy Trust We are part of Astrea Academy Trust, a family of 27 academies committed to inspiring our pupils. Astrea Academy Sheffield is an All-Through Academy for children from 2-18.