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Teaching Vacancies; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Fringe salary

CPD programme

Pension contributions

Cycle to work

Free onsite fitness suite

Staff wellbeing

Priority admissions

Staff enrichment programme

Wraparound provision discounts

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a motivated Teacher of Food and Nutrition for maternity cover at our 11-18 academy with over 1,400 pupils. You would deliver GCSE Food and Nutrition and KS3 lessons as part of a dynamic Design and Technology team.

The role is open to unqualified, experienced or newly qualified teachers who share a commitment to helping every child reach their potential and thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food & Nutrition to GCSE level.
• Willingness to cover maternity leave as part of a supportive DT team.
• Open to unqualified, experienced or newly qualified teachers with relevant background.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE Food and Nutrition and KS3 Food and Nutrition lessons.
• Deliver engaging lessons as part of a dynamic Design and Technology team.
• Support student wellbeing and attainment during maternity cover.

Skills

Food & Nutrition teaching

GCSE teaching

Job description

TEACHER OF FOOD AND NUTRITION MATERNITY COVER

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate about Food & Nutrition, open to new ideas and works well as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This contract is to cover a period of maternity leave starting in January. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced Design and Technology team who work hard to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons.

The successful candidate will teach GCSE Food and Nutrition and Food and Nutrition lessons in KS3 in this highly sought after 11-18 co-educational academy, with over 1,400 students on roll including 300 in our Sixth form.

The role would be suitable whether you are unqualified (with the relevant experience of teaching Food & Nutrition to GCSE level), experienced or a newly qualified teacher, as long as you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can whilst fulfilling your own potential.

What the school offers its staff

We take student and staff wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school community feel supported and happy.

We offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
• generous employer pension contributions;
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School)

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.