Food and Nutrition Teacher (with ability to teach a second subject)

Role:  Food and Nutrition Teacher (with ability to teach a second subject)

Salary: MPS 1-6 £33,075 - £45,037 (depending on experience) + SEN Allowance £2,679

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Start Date:  Spring Term 2025 or as soon as available

Alfriston School is an outstanding special school with academy status, we are an ambitious and dynamic SEND school providing a specialist education for 163 students between 11 and 19 years of age, who have moderate learning difficulties and may have associated additional needs. We are committed to ensure that all our students become the best that they can be and they can enjoy and achieve in all that they do. Our teachers have a strong sense of commitment and use their excellent subject knowledge to provide interesting and creative lessons in which all students learn well. They have high expectations of their students and develop good supportive relationships and a positive learning atmosphere where they can thrive. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Food and Nutrition Teacher (Food Technology subject) who will inspire and motivate young people to learn about food and nutrition. As the subject teacher you will also teach a second subject within the school timetable. As the Food and Nutrition Teacher you will teach students of different ages and abilities and help them understand the connections between what they eat and their health. You will help the students develop their practical skills in choosing and preparing food. This will help them make informed decisions to maintain and improve their physical and mental health. You will play a pivotal part in rolling out the ‘food vision’ of the school development plan, covering sustainability, work related learning, which is a programme offered to students to provide them with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for adult and working life.

The school has excellent facilities which offers a high-end kiosk to students, and will have the use of a new dining room including a café, where you will support the students in work related learning, enabling skills for life.

If you are looking for a new exciting opportunity to make difference in the lives of children/ young adults, we want to hear from you.

To Apply: If you would like to make an informal visit please also contact Mrs Ellie Davison who will be delighted to arrange this for you. Please visit our website www.alfristonschool.com to download and complete the application form, please send a supporting cover letter with your application. All applications are to be sent via email to recruit@alfristonschool.com for the attention of Mrs Ellie Davison.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 9.00am

Interview Date:  Monday 16th December 2024