Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Cheadle Hulme School
Stockport
- £31,472 - £49,620 per year
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an outstanding individual to join us at Cheadle Hulme School as Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition from January 2025.
The Department
The Food Preparation and Nutrition Department currently consists of 2 full-time and one part-time member of teaching staff. Teaching is supported throughout the week by two part-time technicians. The Department has two food rooms that are maintained to a high standard, each room has an interactive board. Equipment and resources are replaced on a regular cycle to ensure the pupils are using the safest and most hygienic tools possible.
The Department has an excellent record at GCSE, with 83% of candidates achieving grade 7 or above in 2023.
The Department teaches all pupils in Year 8 in half-class sizes for two periods per fortnightly timetable cycle. In Year 9, Food Preparation and Nutrition is a popular option subject (chosen by 57% of the year group in 2023) with three periods per cycle. The OCR GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition specification is taught in five periods per cycle in Years 10 & 11.
The Department offers a range of co-curricular activities including a Young Chef Club, and Food Science Clubs for pupils in Years 7 and 8. Pupils can participate in national competitions such as the Springboard FutureChef Competition, and the Rotary Young Chef Competition.
The Department also runs trips in each key stage to consolidate classroom learning.
Why Cheadle Hulme School?
We are a forward-thinking school with a strong sense of our history and values. With over 1400 pupils ranging from ages 3 to 18, we have a long and proud reputation for being inclusive, vibrant and modern.
Our pupils’ educational experience is stimulating, dynamic and relevant to their current and future needs. We have a strong sense of community, whilst our unparalleled pastoral provision reflects our deeply caring ethos.
We believe a successful educational experience involves more than pupil and teacher; it involves a broad network of people who each contribute to the development, growth and experience of the individual.
Our greatest asset, and the key to our success is our people. We want to attract and retain the best, provide them with encouragement and ensure they feel valued as an integral part of the School community. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent facilities and IT resources and a friendly and supportive working environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and promote equality and diversity across the whole school community.
The salary for the role will be based on the School teaching pay scale and will be commensurate with experience. Further details can be found in the applicant information pack and job description.
The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 30th September 2024. Shortlisting and interviews are due to take place shortly after.
Cheadle Hulme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and all appointments will be subject to a clear, enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Cheadle Hulme School
- Cheadle Hulme School
- Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle
- Cheshire
- SK8 6EF
- United Kingdom
We seek to ensure that each student experiences a challenging, dynamic and relevant education which enables them to reach their full academic potential and flourish in a rapidly changing world.
Our Vision and Aims
This is applicable to all students in the School including those in an EYFS setting.
- That each student experiences a challenging, dynamic and relevant education which enables them to reach their full academic potential and flourish in a rapidly changing world;
- That each student develops a love of learning that extends beyond the confines of examination courses, and is able to work effectively in a variety of settings;
- That each student develops a strong set of personal values and learns to value themselves and others, appreciating difference and individuality and supporting those in need or less fortunate than themselves;
- That each student discovers and develops a broad and relevant set of skills and aptitudes which enable them to undertake useful and effective roles in their communities.
We aim to achieve these aims through:
- An approach to education which fosters and encourages the core Waconian Values of Integrity, Endeavour, Resilience, Compassion and Contribution;
- A co-educational environment which enables boys and girls to learn, work and develop together, enabling each to inspire the other;
- A strong pastoral care system centred upon the principles of well-being;
- A commitment to social inclusivity and outreach, building upon the School’s founding philanthropic values;
- A range of learning environments which develop flexible and independent learning and the ability to respond to and thrive in a technologically-sophisticated world;
- A varied, inclusive and stimulating range of co-curricular opportunities, which complement and extend the curriculum.
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