Teacher of Food Technology at Tile Cross Academy

Tile Cross Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an excellent teacher for Food Technology, either experienced or an ECT. The ideal candidate will have a track record of raising standards and a passion for motivating students. This role offers various benefits including a collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Structured CPD opportunities

Access to well-being programs

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully teaching Food Technology.
• Reflective and effective in partnerships with parents and students.
• High expectations and ability to embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Raise standards and achieve 'outstanding' outcomes in Food Technology.
• Motivate and engage students in learning.
• Collaborate within the school's culture.

Skills

Success in teaching Food Technology

Enthusiastic attitude

Passion for motivating students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are looking for an excellent teacher, experienced or an ECT, who has experience of successfully teaching Food Technology to raise standards and achieve 'outstanding' outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

• Have a track record of success in teaching Food Technology.
• Have a flexible, aspirational, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Have a passion for motivating students and improving outcomes.
• Be reflective and have a desire to work effectively in partnership with parents and students.
• Have a desire to set high expectations, embrace change and challenge and support each other as part of a highly committed team.

Tile Cross Academy is a small and caring 11-16 mixed comprehensive school that was created on 1st May 2017 and is part of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust. We are proud winners of 'School of the Year' and have high expectations for our students in which they develop through the use of our Character Programme. We aim to provide a high quality education in an atmosphere of mutual respect where each individual is valued as an important member of our school community. With the wide range of backgrounds and cultures represented in our school population we celebrate diversity and difference, whilst recognising that we are all equal in a Rights Respecting ethos.

Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.
• An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.
• Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.
• A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self".
• Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers' Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.
• Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
• Onsite parking at all schools.

We know you would love working at Tile Cross Academy. We have wonderful, enthusiastic students and amazing staff who always go the extra mile for their classes. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT. Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Amy Milner - PA to the Headteacher at [e-mail].

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust. We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process. We are also "happy to talk flexible working" subject to the operational requirements of the role.

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