Head of Technology and Subject Leader for Food Technology

TES FE News; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A state school in Braintree is seeking a Food Technology Specialist to lead the Technology Faculty. The successful candidate will teach Food Technology up to G.C.S.E. and contribute to curriculum development in a supportive educational environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with committed staff and enhance the learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology up to G.C.S.E.
• Strong understanding of Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum.
• Ability to lead a team and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology Faculty and teach Food Technology.
• Ensure high standards and improve student outcomes.
• Manage resources within the department.

Skills

Food technology expertise

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role

The Ramsey Academy

“Pupils have benefited from raised expectations of what they can achieve.” (Ofsted 2024)

“There is a broad and well-considered curriculum… Pupils are now doing well.” (Ofsted 2024)

“Attendance has improved significantly.” (Ofsted 2024)

We are looking for an experienced food technology specialist to lead our highly committed Technology Faculty. At Key Stage 3 Technology operates on a carousel system. All students study a minimum of three of the following subjects: Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics. They also enjoy two fortnightly lessons in Art and Design. At Key Stage 4, we offer: Food Preparation and Nutrition, 3D Design, Textile Design and Art, Craft and Design (Pearson). Technology, especially Food Preparation and Nutrition, remains a consistently popular options choice and resources are first class. They include 2 specialist food rooms, a design classroom, a ceramics studio with 2 kilns and 3 art studios.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Food Technology up to and including G.C.S.E.

Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome. To make an appointment please contact Catherine Downes, Executive Headteacher’s P.A: [e-mail]. Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Executive Headteacher, Julia Mead: 01245504571 [e-mail]