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Lead Teacher of Food Technology - Full-time

Stone Lodge School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-4024-65T
  • Posted:04/05/2022
  • Pay:MPS/UPS inc London Fringe plus Competitive TLR
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:18/05/2022 at 00:15
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an excellent Lead Teacher of Food Technology responsible for shaping our curriculum across the key stages as we grow into KS4 & 5 as the schools scales up. The ideal candidate will be a creative and innovative leader, with exceptional teaching and pedagogy, and will possess a keen drive to make a real difference to all of our students.

Our school is one of three schools which together form Endeavour MAT. Whilst the school first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in Y7, in September 2022, we will have 700 students including a small 6th Form and an 8-form Year 7 entry. Since opening, we have been quoted by Kent Advice website as ‘overnight, the most oversubscribed school in Dartford’. The school has also proved to be very popular with staff and we are excited to be expanding and welcoming further opportunities to join our staff team

To be our ideal candidate you will:

•  be an expert teacher with a proven track record of delivering high quality lessons with excellent student outcomes.

•  have the leadership and drive to develop teaching, learning and curriculum  within their subject specialism and beyond.

•  be committed to raising standards for all students.

•  be capable of developing staff within a team to secure strong results.

•  be forward thinking and pro-active in identifying key trends and responding  to the inherent changes required in the delivery of this subject area.

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

As well as offering you a competitive salary with pay progression opportunities, you will also be working in a brand-new purpose-built setting with great facilities and with a team of talented, engaged and motivated colleagues. Our common values of respect, integrity, determination, equality of opportunity and self-management help instil a strong work ethic among staff and students alike and our supportive culture provides what many of our existing staff describe as a ‘family feel’ within our Trust.

Application Process:

The deadline for applications is: midnight on 18th May 2022, with interviews expected to take place shortly afterwards. It is our intention for all candidates to be observed teaching a face-to-face lesson as part of the selection process.  Early applications are encouraged as eligible candidates will be invited to the interview stage on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the stated closing date.

Please see the recruitment pack for details of the post and if you would like an informal conversation to discuss the role in more detail, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call Leonie Verbeke-Cain 01322 250340.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Stone Lodge School is one of four schools which together form Endeavour MAT. Whilst the school first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in year 7. As of September 2023, we have over 900 students including a growing 6th Form and an eight -form entry year 7 cohort.

We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.

Stone Lodge School offers a vibrant, inspirational environment for its students and staff alike. Stakeholder feedback has been universally positive with great enthusiasm and support for the school’s vision voiced by students, parents and carers and the Department for Education.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Leonie Verbeke-Cain
  • Address:Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
  • Telephone: 01322250340
  • Email: recruitment@stonelodgeschool.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.