Technology Teacher: Food & Nutrition and Art in South Shields

Food & Nutrition and Art – Maternity Cover

Pay: MPS/UPS

Deadline: 8am Monday 16th November2026

Start Date: 4th January 2027

The Governors and Executive Principal are seeking an exceptional candidate with the energy and vision to teach and support the growth and development of the Design Technology, Food & Art Faculty at Chichester Free School. The role will be an outstanding educator with the ability and drive to offer the highest quality of teaching and learning as a Maternity Cover from January 2027. As an all through school there may be opportunities to teach across all phases, for the right candidate, but this is primarily a Secondary post. CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be suitable for a more experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below.

The School:

The School CFS is a non-profit making, state-funded school, established in response to real demand within the local area for a greater variety of schools. We have been open since 2013, and are now fully established in our state of the art facilities on the Carmelite Convent Site on the Hunston Road in the south of Chichester. We are full in all year groups from Years R to 11, with waiting lists in most phases of the School. Our PAN is 60 in primary, and 120 in secondary. Since 2013, CFS has achieved two ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspections and three years of average Progress 8 at GCSE. Our 4+ English and Maths results have consistently been significantly above the national average. Outcomes in Primary are also strong and improving. As a school we are now striving to be outstanding and to achieve above average outcomes in all phases. Our values of ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and permeate all areas of school life. CFS is open to pupils of all abilities. We do not have a catchment area, thus ensuring the School is fair and inclusive. We take part in the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) admissions process. As a Free School we benefit from the same freedoms and flexibilities as academies, and are subject to the same Ofsted inspections and rigorous standards as all state schools. For more information on our ethos and values, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to look at our website: www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk

The DT, Food and Art Faculty:

The Design Technology, Food and Nutrition and Art Faculty is a vibrant team and the keystone of the school’s opportunity for every pupil to flourish creatively. All KS3 pupils receive lessons in Design Technology, Food and Nutrition and Art every week, not in a carousel. All three subjects are extremely popular at GCSE in KS4, with strong academic outcomes. The department regularly hosts classes from the Primary phase and plays a role in fund raising and other additional activities that benefit the wider school community. We are very privileged to have six dedicated spaces, for just a four-form entry Secondary phase, to support this creativity and vital aspect of our genuinely broad, balanced and innovative curriculum. We are also extremely privileged to have two dedicated and highly skilled technicians as part of the team.

DT, Food and Art are a combined faculty at CFS and we already have in post strong practitioners with experience and skill sets across all three disciplines. Looking ahead to next year, our current priority needs are specifically in Design Technology and/or Food & Nutrition, but Art specialists with the ability to teach across the disciplines are also warmly invited to apply. We would welcome applications from ECT, Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale teachers.

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Has the ability to think strategically with imagination, vision, creativity and originality to improve outcomes for students essential

An understanding on how data can be used to support student progress and meet ambitious curriculum area and Academy outcomes essential

A positive attitude, flexible approach and excellent communication skills essential

Experience

Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating an area of a school’s work essential

Experience in developing colleagues e.g. through mentoring, coaching or providing CPD essential

Experience/Knowledge

Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of pedagogy in the curriculum area including assessment strategies, recent research findings and statutory guidance. essential

Personal Attributes

A passion for teaching their subject coupled with a strong vision of how to engage students in their learning and a record of success based on high levels of student achievement essential

Has well developed emotional intelligence and can get people on board easily essential

A willingness to embrace the opportunities offered by academy status and to support our partner schools is essential essential

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a satisfactory DBS disclosure essential

A strong set of character virtues that can be role modelled to students. essential

Demonstrates strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. essential

Can lead, motivate, enthuse and inspire colleagues and students, and win the confidence of colleagues, parents and other stakeholders essential

Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.