Teacher of Food Technology

Job Description

Philip Morant School & College

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

£25, 714 - £41,604 (Point M1 - UPR3)

Start Date: 1st September 2021

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to carry out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of The Philip Morant School and College and the Department.

We would also welcome applicants with a strong science background who love food and are interested in teaching Food Technology. If successful, full training would be given to allow you to develop the required skills for this role"

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· In consultation with the Head of Department, to plan, design and produce teaching materials and resources which are appropriate to age and ability

· To be a Tutor to an assigned Tutor Group if required, and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of Tutor

· Manage the classroom and teaching equipment so as to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of available resources.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Qualified Teacher Status

· Teaching experience of Food Preparation and Nutrition to GCSE

· Willingness to keep up to date in subject knowledge and national developments.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & College?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gy

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 12th March 2021

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.