Pittville School
Location
Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Required for September 2024
“This is a good school.”
“Pupils value their school and are very loyal towards it.”
“The quality of teaching is good. Pupils take a pride in their work.”
Ofsted 2019
Pittville School are seeking to recruit an ambitious and inspirational Food and Nutrition Subject Leader to join our forward-thinking and well-qualified team. Part time would be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic school where staff are highly valued. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who can enthuse, engage, empower, and inspire staff and students.
The successful candidate will provide high quality leadership, line managing a full-time teacher and part-time technician and working to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and learning. They will oversee ongoing design and delivery of our ambitious KS3 curriculum which sits within the Design Technology rotation, alongside the development of our GCSE Food, Preparation and Nutrition KS4 provision. There are consistently high numbers of students opting to study at GCSE Food, Preparation and Nutrition at KS4. A specialist and highly equipped food technology room is adjoined by an ICT suite, both housed within the Design Technology and Art block.
An ability to work well in a team and demonstrate an innovative and inspirational approach to teaching and learning is essential.
Pittville School is a good 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham. We are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong curriculum area and be part of our school improvement journey.
As a school we will commit to your professional development. We offer a new staff induction program as well as our own staff development program. We are part of a Teaching School Partnership which offers a range of development programs, and this sits alongside the usual provision of courses, school visits and local partnerships.
We think this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced food teacher to join our school and contribute to the further success of the subject at Pittville at a very exciting time in our development. Please contact Alison Bawdon on 01242 524787 or download an information pack from the school’s website:
or by emailing [email protected]
Closing date for application is Monday 18th March 2024.
Interviews: TBC
Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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Salary
£2,000 - £4,270 per month
