Teacher of Food & Catering
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPR/UPR (Fringe)
Start date: September 2023
(ECT’s are welcome to apply)
Are you an innovative Food & Catering Teacher who wants to bring your passion for your subject to enthusiastic students?
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Food & Catering to join a team of teachers in our Design & Technology department who are all passionate about teaching and its impact on learning. The department offers Food Preparation & Nutrition at KS3 and GCSE, alongside Vocational Hospitality & Catering. We have excellent facilities with a stainless steel kitchen and a high uptake at KS4.
We are looking for an individual who can add to this already friendly and supportive team; a teacher who builds excellent relationships with students and inspires them in their learning. You will have the initiative, drive and determination to teach KS3 and KS4 and contribute to our creative and evolving curriculum, ensuring students are engaged, motivated and take pride in their achievements.
Esher High School is an excellent, high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. We are committed to continual bespoke professional development opportunities e.g. access to peer coaching, non whole lesson observations, a 1% improvement culture and personalised training. Staff benefits include a 2 week autumn half term break, Teachers’ pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.
For further information regarding this role and how to apply please refer to the Recruitment Pack. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing Date: Monday 27 March 2023 at 8.00 am
Interview date: Interviews will be held later that week
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy - Esher Church of England High School - Policies & Documents. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.