Teacher of Food Technology

The Role

1. Undertake all professional duties and tasks for teachers as specified in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document 2021 (and all subsequent revisions or amendments).

1. Support the school’s efforts to raise achievement in an inclusive and caring environment.
2. Support the school’s prevailing ethos which emphasizes:

1. a) the potential of all students to make significant progress in their learning during their time in the school.
2. b) recognition of a wide range of aspects of academic, personal and social achievement.
3. c) belief in equal opportunities for all.

1. Plan and deliver lessons to classes, small groups or individuals as decided by the Headteacher. These teaching assignments may be across the 11-18 age range and include preparation of students for internal and external examinations and at a range of levels. Teaching assignments may be for any school subject with the proviso given that any statutory or national government direction on health and safety is taken into account.  
2. Assess students’ learning thoroughly including the provision of constructive feedback to pupils. 
3. Report to parents in writing and orally as required by the school assessment and reporting and consultation calendar.
4. Participate in department, house and whole-school meetings and training as required including working with colleagues to ensure effective dissemination of good practice.
5. Act as a tutor to a mixed age house form (with the exception of newly qualified teachers for whom this is negotiable).
6. To consider seriously opportunities for voluntary participation and/or support of enriching learning activities for pupils that take place out of school hours. 

Key Requirements

1. A good first degree in Food Technology (or associated subject), or a post-graduate teacher training qualification majoring in Food Technology (or associated subject).
2. Qualified Teacher Status (or achievement of this by the start date).
3. A commitment to the mission and ethos of Campion School.
4. Ability to prepare students with great effectiveness for examinations in Food Technology at GCSE.
5. Evidence of a commitment to raise the achievement of pupils from all levels of prior attainment.
6. An enthusiastic teacher who will be able to deliver high quality Food Technology lessons to pupils of all levels of attainment with great consistency.
7. An innovative teacher with commitment to developing their own practice in order to challenge, motivate and engage learners.
8. Evidence of an ability to assess students’ work carefully and accurately and to provide learners with constructive and pertinent feedback.
9. Ability to make a good contribution both to our Food Technology and whole-staff teams.
10. Ability to be an effective form tutor of a vertical (mixed age) form.
11. A good understanding of basic safeguarding and child protection practice.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please apply by email to: head@campion.warwickshire.sch.uk using the attached application form or, if you require further details, please contact Amanda Scott, HR Manager on 01926 743236.

Closing date: 8th November 2021
Interview date: anticipated during w/c Monday 11th October 2021

Campion School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Equality Form
Self Disclosure Form
Job Advert
Job Description
Job Application Form