Curriculum Leader of Food Technology

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Teacher/local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme (£2k)

Zusammenfassung

Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking a Curriculum Leader for Food Technology to drive excellence in teaching and learning across KS3–KS4. You will shape curriculum development, monitor student achievement and lead a programme of enrichment activities within the academy and its community.

The role requires inspirational classroom practice, strategic leadership, and a commitment to fostering high aspirations and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record of successful Food Technology teaching at KS3/KS4.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner capable of inspiring students of varied abilities.
• Ability to lead and develop curriculum strategy and enrichment activities.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for the Food Technology department across KS3–KS4.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development and student achievement.
• Lead enrichment activities, build community partnerships and support wider academy goals.

Jobbeschreibung

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Curriculum Leader of Food Technology to lead and develop this key curriculum area. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with a passion for Food Technology and a commitment to securing exceptional outcomes for all students.

As Curriculum Leader, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, driving excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum development and student achievement across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will be responsible for creating a culture of high aspirations, innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring all students are inspired to develop their knowledge, skills and creativity whilst achieving their full potential. This role also presents an opportunity to lead a broad programme of enrichment activities, strengthen community partnerships and contribute significantly to the wider success of the academy.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has a proven track record of successful Food Technology teaching and securing strong outcomes at KS3 and KS4.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
• Has the vision, ambition and leadership skills to drive strategic development within the department.
• Possesses a strong understanding of current curriculum developments and educational practice and can translate this into exceptional learning experiences.
• Can effectively use assessment and performance data to monitor progress and raise student achievement.
• Is committed to developing colleagues and fostering a collaborative culture of professional excellence.
• Has a passion for education and a determination to ensure every student succeeds, regardless of their starting point.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.