Subject Leader of Food Technology

Job reference number:

SGJ40040091

Grade / Teacher Scale:

Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 + TLR2A

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

32.44

Working Pattern:

Term Time Only

Actual Salary:

£30,000 - £46,525 + £3214

Interview Date:

Wednesday 8^th May

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At Edgar Wood Academy, our Technology Department is more than just a group of subject specialists – it’s a growing team of inspirational individuals who have dedicated themselves to providing our students with an exceptional learning experience. Teaching at Edgar Wood Academy provides a unique opportunity to grow your own practice in a supportive and forward-thinking department, where student support and staff development lie at the heart of what we do. As an educator in our Technology department, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and develop an ambitious curriculum that captures the hearts and minds of our students, provoke critical thinking, and improve technical and intellectual curiosity.

As the Subject Lead in Food Technology your central purpose is to help our students realise their academic potential. We believe every young person has the potential to succeed and devote ourselves to improving student achievement through an unceasing focus on learning and teaching and student support.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstandingcolleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appoint someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough. You will need to have a flexible approach as you may be required from time to time to set aside subject interests toconsider the broader interests of the School and your own professional development.

We promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed tocarry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your futurecareer aspirations.

To apply for this position, please complete the Altus Education Partnership Application Form and send it by email to: recruitment@altusep.com

Closing Date: Thursday 2^nd of May 2024 by 12.00 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 8^th of May 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.