Subject Lead for Food Technology

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who is an enthusiastic, innovative, committed and engaging teacher of Food Technology and Food L2 and L3 Courses.

Food is part of the Health and Environment Faculty, where there is an established team with a wealth of leadership experience. This an ideal time to join and contribute to the development of the faculty, grow and develop Food Technology and contribute to the development of the wider curriculum.

Key requirements:

·        The ability to teach a relevant Food Technology course at KS4, Food and Cookery at Level 1 / 2 Technical Award (desirable).

·        The ability to teach Food Technology at KS3 is essential.

·        The potential to contribute to the further development of Food and its wider contribution to the curriculum, including leading a new Level 3 course in Vocational Food Science and Nutrition from September 2025. 

·        Experience in supporting the delivery of other design and technology components at Key Stage 3.

·        The determination to raise student achievement, and improve progress and outcomes for all students.

·        The passion to enrich the lives of our students and contribute to the development of cultural capital to further enhance the life opportunities of our students.

·        Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills.

·        The ability to established and uphold positive and professional relations with staff and students.

·        An ability to teach a second subject where required.

·        An ability to teach PSHE, as part of our form-time programme.

·        A clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding.

The department is very well resourced with two specialist rooms, two Food Technology teachers and a dedicated Food Technology technician. Food Technology is delivered as part of Key Stage 3 Design and Technology curriculum. It is offer as a Level 1 / 2 Technical Award (NCFE CACHE) option at Key Stage 4 and is a popular choice.  The Subject is also at the leading edge in delivery of a new vocational skills based course, for our new pathway at KS4 (alongside Art and PE) which provides opportunities for students to develop a range of key skills, which are internally assessed. Post 16 development is being explored via T-Levels.

If you have the skills and experience to contribute to a thriving educational environment and meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply via our academy website: Joseph Leckie Academy - Vacancies

Completed application forms must be submitted to recruitment@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 11.00pm

 Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.