Teacher of Food

Job Description

Location ESSEX

School HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL

Contract type Full time

Contract term Permanent MPS/UPS

Start date September 2016 (July 2016 for NQT)

Relocation package up to £8,000 available.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher of Food who is committed to raising the achievement of our students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-resourced specialist team. Design & Technology is taught to all at KS3 and is optional at KS4 and KS5. Uptake has risen significantly over recent years. You will be joining a relatively new team committed to improvement and passionate about creative, engaging teaching and learning. The ethos is one of high expectations. The team is open to change, new ideas and working collaboratively. Applications from NQTs or experienced teachers welcome. The department is ambitious and committed to the personal

development of all staff. There are excellent opportunities for high quality CPD.

The successful candidate will be able to teach one or more of the following additional specialisms:

• Engineering
• Graphic Design
• Fashion & Textiles
• Resistant Materials

The successful candidate should:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner

• Be innovative and able to turn ideas and opportunities into successful practice
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders and enthuse students
• Be enthusiastic, a team player, self-motivated and committed to further professional development

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a 11-18 Academy with 1200 students serving the town and immediate area. It belongs to the North East Essex Education Partnership Trust of seven local independent academies committed to collegiate working. This is an attractive part of the country with excellent links to London and the Continent. We provide an exceptional CPD training programme.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For further details and to download and application form please visit our website: www.hdhs.org.uk/vacancies

Deadline for applications: Friday 26^th February

Interviews: Week beginning 7^th March

Please submit your application to The Personnel Manager, Lindsey Clark by email to personnel@hdhs.org.uk or by post to Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Hall Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 3TG

We reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore advise that you submit your completed application form as soon as possible.

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

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.