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Lead Teacher of Food Technology / Catering - Full-time

Wrotham School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-5409-215T
  • Posted:05/05/2022
  • Pay:MPS / UPS
  • Start Date:1st September 2022
  • App Close Date:20/05/2022 at 11:00
  • Interviews:W/c 23rd May 2022

Advert

Food Technology / Catering – Lead Teacher

Required for 1/9/2022 

Full MPS/ UPS range considered– Negotiable on experience and suitability 

Application Deadline – Open

Interviews – To be arranged on application

Job Summary

We are excited to advertise the full time position of Food Technology, Lead Teacher to start in September 2022.

About the role

We are justifiably proud of our outstanding Food Technology / Catering department which consistently delivers an engaging and inspirational curriculum whilst achieving the highest levels of student progress at GCSE and A Level. Our results are above average and reflect the high standards of pedagogy and curriculum in the department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of Food Technology / Catering at Wrotham School and to grow the department as the school expands and moves to our new buildings and facilities over the next 3 years.

Wrotham School is a highly successful school with high expectations of progress and character. We look after our staff and provide a rewarding and caring environment in which to work. 

This post is suitable for ECT’s and we welcome their application. Equally, we also welcome applications from all ranges of experience.

Personal Specification

Required:

  • Experience of teaching Food Technology / Catering or associated subjects in an educational environment.
  • We will also consider suitably qualified practitioners from industry with a suitable training related background.
  • A passion for exciting and engaging lessons that apply real world skills to creative projects.
  • A working understanding of assessment and moderation of KS4 qualifications.
  • A desire and determination to achieve outstanding results by working with all students to maximise their progress and attainment.
  • A commitment to our ethos as a recognised ‘’School of Character’’.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with staff across our small trust.
  • A general keenness and enthusiasm for extracurricular activity and school visits/trips and enrichment activity.

Desirable:

  • A track record of success in teaching Food Technology at KS3/4/5.
  • Experience of moderating Food Technology / Catering coursework and exam papers at KS4 and 5.
  • Exam board training and knowledge of a range of relevant qualifications. 

Equal opportunities employer

Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Safeguarding

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Contact Wrotham School

We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.

If you would like to discuss the post please contact Jan Wheeler, HR, on 01732 905869 or by email to jwheeler@wrotham.kent.sch.uk 

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received or we are able to appoint prior to the closing date. Early application is recommended.

Information about the school

Wrotham School forms part of the Character Education Trust, a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’.

Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark - a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.

We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.

Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey by road from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30 minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and is on the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this line includes stops at Bromley South.

For further information visit our website www.wrothamschool.com

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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.