Teacher (Food Technology) - The Altus School (St George's Centre)

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established alternative provision school is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to inspire students in a supportive environment. This role involves teaching small groups, focusing on qualifications within the Hospitality and Catering sector. You will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships, ensuring students' social and emotional development, and helping them achieve their academic goals. Join a dedicated team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people and enjoy a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Scheme

Health Care

Online Sports and Fitness Support

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Food Technology at KS4 level.
• Ability to support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology to small groups of students.
• Build effective relationships to promote student engagement.

Skills

Food Technology

Hospitality and Catering

Teaching Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Food Technology or related field

Job description

School: The Altus School (St George's Centre) (LA)
Address: Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Teacher (Food Technology) - The Altus School (St George's Centre)
Grade: MPS/UPS
Allowances: SEN 1
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 19/05/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 02/06/2025

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and inspiring food technology teacher to join our alternative provision school. The successful applicant will join our KS4 centre in Cheltenham, working as part of a large team to support up to 40 students either return to mainstream or complete their KS4 qualifications with us. You will teach groups of up to 8 students, supporting them to complete a range of qualifications within the Hospitality and Catering sector including the WJEC GCSE Technical Award and the Gateway Vocational Award/Certificate. In addition, you will be a key tutor, building effective relationships with students and parents/carers to promote high levels of attendance, positive engagement and students’ social and emotional development.

About the school:

The Altus School is a local authority maintained alternative provision school, working with students from Year 1 through to Y11 who predominantly join us after a permanent exclusion from a mainstream setting. We are a supportive and nurturing school and place relationships at heart of all that we do to help our students flourish both in school and in the wider community. You can hear directly from our staff about what it is like to work at the school by looking at our website. You will be joining a challenging but ultimately hugely rewarding environment. Every day is different, you will develop strong working relationships both with students and your colleagues. Together, we make a real difference for our young people and families.

We are a growing school with 7 centres across Gloucestershire and as of September we will have capacity for 280 students. There are a wide range of opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to plan and share best practice. In addition, you will benefit from a generous employee assistance scheme which includes health care, online sports and fitness and wellbeing support.

We welcome visitors to the school to come and see us in action. You can contact Kate Williams on 01452 397632 or via email at [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Deadline for applications: 9am, 19 May 2025 with interviews taking place that week



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.