Teacher of Food Technology at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in Swindon

Teacher of Food Technology at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in Swindon

Swindon Full-Time On-site
The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

About this Role

Please note thatapplications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate beidentified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application isencouraged.

The role: Teacher of Food Technology

Contact: Permanent

Hours: 32.5, all year round.

Salary: MPS - UPS

Start Date: Feb, April or Sept 2027

Vacancy Details

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is alarge secondary school based in Wroughton. Our students are proud of our schoolcommunity and enjoy fast-paced and highly rewarding environment with extensiveextra-curricular opportunities.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the schoolwas rated GOOD in most areas and OUTSTANDING in others-atestament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and schoolcommunity.

If you are looking to continue your teachingcareer in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want tohear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child inour school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? TheTeacher we would like to join us will be:

  • A proactive team-player, committed to collaborative working andschool improvement.
  • An inspirational, creative and self-motivated practitioner with apassion for teaching and learning.
  • Committed to their own professional development journey.
  • Skilled in planning and delivering excitingand engaging lessons.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us andhere are some of the reasons why:

  • We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and acaring ethos.
  • Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping childrensucceed.
  • Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
  • We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
  • As part of The White Horse Federationmulti-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, sharedresources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We wouldlove to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can betterunderstand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school officeto arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a largeMulti-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed toproviding the very best education for our students. We believe in empoweringour staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a widerange of professional development opportunities available to you when you joinus.

TheAdvantages of joining our Federation

In addition, ouremployees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Menopause support network

Discounts,save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

  • Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
  • Blue Light Discount
  • Eye Care Vouchers

Development

  • Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
  • CPD Programme
  • Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension/ Leave and Service

  • Excellent Pension Scheme*
  • Employer contributions above national standards
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
  • An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role,you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and BarringService before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will besought on shortlisted candidates before the interview. The White Horse Federation values uniqueness andrecognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value thecontributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we arecommitted to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of thecommunities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyoneshould be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality,Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from allbackgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protectedcharacteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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Teacher of Food Technology at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in Swindon employer: The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and empowered to excel. With a strong commitment to professional development through the White Horse Federation, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, a caring leadership team, and a range of employee perks including discounts and a robust pension scheme. Join us in Wroughton to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a collaborative and rewarding workplace culture.

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

Contact Details:

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College Recruitment Team