Food Technology Teacher

Are you passionate about food nutrition? Do you have teaching experience? Are you looking for a new and exciting teaching role? We could have the PERFECT job for you. We are looking for an inspiring Food Technology Teacher in Hildenborough, Kent.

About Sackville School: Sackville is a thriving independent senior school (11-18) of 220 boys and girls. Sackville offers an ambitious education that is individually tailored for each pupil to realise their potential. We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Our academic outcomes are excellent, particularly our ability to add value to each and every pupil. Sackville School aims to foster a positive, friendly, happy, family atmosphere for learning. This is a powerful and integral element of our school's success and requires careful cultivation from teachers, staff, and leaders alike. To achieve the most from our pupils we understand that enjoyment of learning is of paramount importance. Children learn best when both they and their teachers are enjoying the experience. We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff.

Contract type: Part Time 0.60 FTE, permanent.

Salary: Dependent on experience.

Start date: Immediate.

Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging and inspiring lessons to pupils throughout the school to key stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Encourage pupils' learning and engender an enthusiasm for Food Technology.
• Set and mark classwork, homework, in-year assessments, end-of-year examinations, entrance examinations and scholarship assessments.
• Keep consistent records of pupils' progress and contribute to whole school data tracking.
• Take lead responsibility for a form group, including communication with the parents, monitoring progress, mentoring, report writing, planning and delivering appropriate and valuable form-time activities and assemblies in line with the guidance given by the Pastoral Leader.
• Attend parents' evenings for all classes taught.
• Prepare pupil reports inline with the school schedule and protocol.

Qualifications:

• Good honours degree in Food Technology or a similar subject.
• Qualifying as a Food Technology Teacher.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or a PGCE is an advantage.
• Teaching of specialist subject across all three key stages.
• Experience as an excellent classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
• Collaborative working practices developed and demonstrable, with the ability to manage change and work under pressure.
• An approachable and supportive disposition, so that pupils are confident their concerns will be heard and will receive sympathetic treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to sustain effective relationships on behalf of the school, both internally and externally.

Benefits:

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Company sick pay.
• Company pension.
• Coaching development.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3 times your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Free parking.

If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and be part of shaping the leaders of the future. We look forward to welcoming you to Sackville School!

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child‑protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.