Teacher of Technology (including Food & Nutrition or Instructor of Food & Nutrition
Helena Romanes School
Essex
- Salary:
- Unqualified/MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February or April 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2025
Job overview
Start Date: February or April 2025
Salary: Unqualified/MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 17th January 2025
Interview Date: Week beginning 20th January 2025
Technology at Helena Romanes School
This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers looking for a new challenge or you may be someone with experience in this field who can learn the required curriculum and become an Instructor of Food and Nutrition. For the right candidate we may be able to train and support you to develop a second subject. The technology department is incredibly well-resourced with warm and supportive, experienced colleagues who work as a dedicated team supporting students to aspire to the highest standards.
The technology curriculum is broad and rich, allowing students to explore and enhance both their academic and practical skills. Students typically do very well and consistently achieve positive value added scores at GCSE. Timber is a very popular choice and has three classes at KS4, Textiles has one class this year, as does Food & Nutrition but we are keen to grow this and students are enthusiastic. We have a number of well-equipped food rooms and are excited to bring Food and Nutrition back onto the curriculum.
The department consistently performs very well academically at GCSE and are expanding their provision to KS5 as of 2025. We have two dedicated technicians who are invaluable in supporting our provision to our students. This is an exciting time to join both the department and the school and you will benefit from supportive and passionate colleagues as we continue to innovate to ensure we are providing our students with a forward-thinking curriculum for their future careers.
The successful candidate will:
· Be an inspiring classroom teacher or someone with experience in this field who can learn the required curriculum.
· Raise achievement through high quality teaching and learning in Technology.
· Be passionate about motivating young people to make good progress.
· Be an enthusiastic professional committed to providing our students with an excellent education.
· Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development.
How to Apply:
To apply for the position, please submit a letter of application, no longer than two sides of A4, outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role, and an application form, which can be found on our website, to our HR Officer Eleanor Ball via email eball@hrs.education
The Governing Body is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.
Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed. Please contact Elle Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrseducation.co.uk
All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information and an application form.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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About Helena Romanes School
We are a mixed 4 – 18 Academy with over 1200 pupils on roll. The school is situated in beautiful countryside, occupying approximately 35 acres just to the north of Great Dunmow.
The school was established in 1958 and is named in honour of the first Chair of Governors.
At Helena Romanes, we are ambitious for our pupils and we offer them a rich and varied curriculum. Our pupils develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that enables them to move successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, training or employment.
While academic achievement is of crucial importance, we also ensure that we focus effectively on developing our pupils’ personal, social and creative skills. Our aim is that pupils leave Helena Romanes as successful, confident and considerate young adults.
We are very proud of our pupils. They are superb ambassadors for our school when they represent us locally, nationally and internationally, participating in our many and varied extra-curricular activities.
At Helena Romanes, we have a large team of well-qualified, dedicated staff who focus on supporting pupils’ progress and well-being. We work closely with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure we provide a well-coordinated approach to our pupils’ learning and development.
Ms Catherine Davis BA (Hons)
Executive Headteacher
Ofsted
“Pupils are happy at The Helena Romanes School. They enjoy learning and coming to school.”
“Pupils are well mannered, friendly and respectful to their teachers and to each other.”
“Pupils want to do well and are focused in lessons.”
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