Food Technology Teacher

A school in the Tonbirdge and Malling area is looking for an enthusiastic Food Technology teacher to lead the teaching staff on a permanentbasis. The required applicant will hold QTS, and be educated to degree level. A degree within the realm of Food Technology or a related subject is very desirable.  It is important that as the applicant will be joining the Technology department, that they are comfortable working as part of a team. It is also crucial that the required applicant will quickly be able to develop a rapport with students. As an effective Food Technology teacher, the required applicant will be able to:

• Instil a culture that centres around ensuring that the whole school gains knowledge  of the importance of issues such as healthy eating and positive nutrition.
• Be able to manage behaviour expectations in line with school policy, as well as work in line with recommendations made by Ofsted.
• Managing expectations as laid out by senior leadership, as well as by subject leaders, ensuring an accessible and inclusive learning process. 
• Work with other support staff to identify pupils who may require extra support, as well as being able to implement interventions to best benefit a student’s progress.
• Demonstrate basic principles related to storage of food, cross contamination and general cleaning.
Express the importance of good food safety, and is able to apply a framework from which all children are able to adhere to.
• Competence in the delivery of national standards for the subject, in direct connection to school curriculum.
• Successfully manage children with SEN, and ensure that any work set is suitable for these children, as well as those who may require EAL support.
• Work with a range of children across differing abilities and ages. It is vital that the required applicant will be able to display confidence across a broad range of different students.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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