Teacher of D&T Food Technology Specialism Fulltime

Job Description

Pay: MPS/UPS commensurate withexperience Start Date: January 2021Strood Academy has a rareopportunity for a talented and creative Teacher of D&T (Food Technologyspecialism) to join our department for January 2021. This is a unique role aswe offer the chance to teach predominantly Food Technology at KS3 and someaspects of Art Design and Technology would also be taught by the candidatealongside food. We welcome applications from candidates who want to join aforward thinking and supportive team of professionals, offering fantasticresources and facilities. Furthermore, being familiar with the WJEC Hospitalityand Catering course would be desirable. We know that being a teacher canbe both rewarding and challenging in equal measures and you probably loveinspiring young adults and stimulating their curiosity. At Strood Academy, wegive our teachers the freedom to innovate and inspire our students as we knowthis is a crucial ingredient to driving great learning outcomes. Are you seeking affordableaccommodation Leigh Academies Trust are now in partnership with The BillingsGroup; a family run business that can offer affordable rentals for teachingstaff that are in the early stages of their career, or, about to embark ontheir NQT year. Located in Longfield, near Dartford, this fantastic schemeenables prospective staff from across the country to relocate to an area that isaccessible to many of the LAT family of academies. Click here to find out moreabout the scheme and how we can support you. Closing Date: 09/11/2020 at 23:45Interviews: TBC Information about the trust Working for Strood Academy: Sinceopening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities andoutcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performancehas been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of ourstudents, and support from parents and our community. Our new buildings inCarnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAMas our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 andhave outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well asfantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our education vision ofcreating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of allabilities can learn and thrive. Our core value is "Buildingambition; inspiring pride" and our purpose at Strood Academy is to: nurture students aspirations andbuild resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy; shapeleaders within a global community; develop and celebrate knowledgeable andinquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and; help young people developinto well educated, considerate and caring citizens. We have a growing rollcall of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academytakes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it canbe an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personaland professional development. Being a part of Leigh AcademiesTrust: As of 1st September 2020, our Trust will comprise 28 geographicallyorganised academies (11 secondaries, 15 primaries and 2 special) educating over16,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. We also have onefurther secondary academy in the development phase, due to open in September2021. The Trust is establishing four clusters of academies: North West Kent;Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsiblefor one of the regions biggest initial teaching training providers and a largeteaching school. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025document. As part of Leigh Academies Trustyou will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within theacademy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision aswe know through experience that we perform better when we work together. Youare supported to undertake regular self-development to continue yourprofessional development and hopefully progress further within theorganisation. We strive to offer a range ofbenefits that all employees can take advantage of which we regularly review andadd to - click here to view what youd receive as a member of staff with LeighAcademies Trust. Diversity at our core: As a Trust,we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we allbring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs ordisabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, withoutcompromise. The academy is committed tosafeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an EnhancedDBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processesand checks which are in place across the Trust. Recruitment and hiring duringCOVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continuefor all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possibleover the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and supportstaff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed and interviewsconducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If youhave any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team.Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh AcademiesTrust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specifiedclosing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore,early applications are encouraged. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1