Head of Food and Nutrition

Southam College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southam College is seeking an inspirational Head of Food to lead our Technology Department in a new, state-of-the-art building. You will oversee KS4 and KS5 courses, develop exciting and engaging learning experiences, and join a collaborative team dedicated to raising achievement and a strong can-do culture.

The successful applicant will be a talented teacher with excellent subject knowledge, able to enthuse and motivate colleagues and students, and stay informed on educational developments and

Qualifications

• Passionate about your subject.
• Keen to teach motivated and enthusiastic students.
• Able to inspire and motivate those around you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a wide range of KS4 and KS5 courses in the Food/Technology remit.
• Inspire and motivate students and develop engaging learning experiences.
• Lead and collaborate within the Technology Department to drive excellence.
• Keep abreast of current educational developments and contribute to CPD.

Skills

passionate about your subject

keen to teach motivated and EnthusiAst

inspiring learners

Job description

It is an exciting time to join our school, with our new state of the art building recently opening.

Southam College is a high performing and oversubscribed 11-18 School set in the heart of Warwickshire close to Coventry, Leamington, Banbury and Leicester. In 2021 we were rated 'Outstanding' for the third time by Ofsted. We are determined to build on this success by continuing to:

• Raising achievement at GCSE and ‘A’ level
• Developing our Learning and Teaching skills
• Enhancing the range of Memorable Experiences available to our students

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our successful team. We are seeking a dynamic, passionate Head of Food to join our highly successful Technology Department at Southam College. The successful applicant will benefit from brand new state of the art facilities and equipment in our new school building. The successful applicant will also oversee a wide range of courses at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 and join a collaborative and supportive department and will be an inspirational forward thinker with a focus on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences and a belief in our ‘can do’ culture where anything is possible. You will be a talented teacher, with excellent subject knowledge and be well informed on current educational developments and initiatives. Passion is at the heart of our practice and it is essential that you have the ability to enthuse and motivate those around you. Be the best you can be!

At our school we value all our staff and every one of our 1640 students and see the investment in our staff as crucial as we look to build on previous successes for our students and across the school. We have an exemplary induction programme which provides an excellent foundation for career progression. We are part of Stowe Valley MAT, which is led by Southam College. This has further enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.

If you are:

• passionate about your subject
• keen to teach motivated and enthusiastic students
• really want to make a difference to the lives of young people

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW

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Southam College

Mrs Sarah Holden

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Welsh Road West
Southam
Warwickshire
CV47 0JW

Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.