DBS0551/25 - Food Technology / Hospitality and Catering Teacher - Norham High School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/01/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
£31,650 - £49,084
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Norham High School
Further Information
Job Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic practitioner who is both creative and passionate about Food Technology. This role is available to start in April/September .
Role Overview:
Primarily, you will be an exceptional established or new and aspiring Food Teacher, you will have the opportunity to teach students practical skills in food technology, nutrition, and culinary arts. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing Tech Food lessons in accordance with the national curriculum, ensuring that all students develop essential cooking techniques, food hygiene practices, and an appreciation for healthy eating.
In the classroom and beyond, the successful candidate will set high expectations for themselves, staff, and pupils, and motivate and inspire our pupils to fulfil their potential. Excellent subject knowledge and an ability to form supportive professional relationships with both colleagues and pupils are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging Food lessons covering a variety of topics, including cooking methods, recipe development, food preparation, and nutrition, inspiring students to develop their culinary skills and creativity.
- Practical Cooking: Lead practical cooking sessions in the school kitchen, guiding students in preparing and cooking a range of dishes while promoting safe food handling practices and kitchen hygiene.
- Nutritional Education: Educate students about the importance of nutrition, balanced diets, and healthy eating habits, empowering them to make informed choices about their food intake and dietary habits.
- Food Technology: Introduce students to food technology concepts and processes, such as food preservation and food product development, fostering their understanding of the food industry and technological innovations.
- Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess student practical skills and knowledge through practical demonstrations, food tasting sessions, and written assessments, providing constructive feedback to support their learning and development.
- Behaviour Management: Establish a positive and supportive learning environment in the kitchen, implementing effective behaviour management strategies that promote teamwork, respect, and responsibility.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Creative & Technological Studies Faculty and across the school to share best practices, resources, and ideas for enhancing teaching and learning.
About us:
- Progress 8 Score of +0.4
- Most improved school for Progress 8 in England (Cmp 2019)
- Graded good in all areas
- School of Sanctuary
- Growth of of over 50% and increased PAN for demand
- Oversubscribed, waiting lists and Independent Appeals for entry
- 100% First Choice Application / admission for Y7
With just a few key points shared above, the time to join Norham High School has never been better! Norham High School was previously "Special Measures" and ranked 138 out of 138 secondary schools in the North East but has excelled in recent years. It is now expected to join the top 10 for Progress 8 following publication of performance tables in February 2024. Furthermore, we are officially the most improved school for Progress 8 in the whole of England when compared to pre-pandemic 2019 exam results, this is something that we and our community are incredibly proud of. Every pupil group is positive for progress 8, including SEND and pupil premium and as stated, we are good in all areas.
Regardless of whether you are a pupil or staff member, our school offers exceptional support and opportunity to all. Our standards of behaviour and conduct are exceptional with pupils demonstrating manners and respect. In addition to this, we are perhaps one of the most inclusive schools offering one of the largest ARPs in the North East and secure our performance despite having significant contextual factors including 35% SEND, 10% EHCP, 65% PP and 16% EAL. However, while some see these as barriers, we see opportunity... an opportunity to make a difference - do you?
We excel in what we do and how we do it, we look for an exceptionally talented candidate to join our team. You must be committed and must demonstrate our school's values for yourself and the pupils you will serve, that is "Pride - Determination - Strength".
Our candidate:
We are looking for a teacher who can quickly form strong professional relationships with pupils - these must be founded on mutual respect and you must be able to secure trust, if you can do this while also being a dynamic and inspirational practitioner committed to all areas of school life, then we have a role for you.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification with a specialism in Food Technology, Catering, or related field.
- Preferably a second subject that can be delivered with passion while supporting pupil outcomes.
- Strong practical skills and knowledge in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.
- Previous experience teaching Food Tech / Catering at the secondary level, preferably within a UK school setting.
- Enthusiasm for teaching practical skills and promoting healthy eating habits among students.
- Commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment in the kitchen.
Our school, our values, our family:
We have established a lovely working environment (in every way), and a personalised blend of welfare support that promotes a positive work-life balance - colleagues' efforts are genuinely recognised and rewarded in unique ways.
Curriculum:
Our curriculum is broad, balanced and well sequenced / thought out supporting all pupils. For example, a number of pupils study Triple Science, Further Maths and languages, while a minority complete entry level or do not sit public exams at all, while this can undermine P8 scores, our bespoke approach to curriculum design offers multiple routes of progression that is highly personalised supporting pupils in achieving highly.
We are committed to improving life chances and we have a strong sense of social justice. In joining us, you too will enjoy both the challenge and reward of serving our community - all children deserve the best and we really are making a difference to children’s lives.
We welcome you to visit us:
We would welcome exceptional candidates to visit the school to meet our children and dedicated staff team; you will be provided with a tour and pupil / staff introductions so you can see our school in action. An informal discussion with the Headteacher via telephone to discuss the post further is also welcome.
For further information and to view our prospectus, please visit our website at www.norhamhigh.org
Applications and interviews:
The closing date for completed applications is Monday 27th Jan @ 12pm. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday and successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible with interviews taking place later that week.
Please send your completed application to Alison Tait, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: Alison.tait@ntlp.org.uk If you would like further information, please contact Mr Conway, Headteacher on (0191) 8143890 and visit the school’s website and social media platforms.
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Norham High School is a co-educational secondary school based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.
Applications for this permanent post are invited from people who are keen to join an organisation that is recognised for the high quality care and support it provides for its pupils and staff, its committed staff team and the drive to raise standards at all levels.
If you would like further information, please contact Ruth Bowers (0191) 814 3890 or email ruth.bowers@ntlp.org.uk
For further information and to download an application form please visit our website (vacancies section) at ww.norhamhigh.com.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.