Salary: MPS/ UPS dependent on experience
£31,350 - £47,839Start: September 2024Location: Gravesham, Kent.Contract: Temporary or Permanent Contracts Available
Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent teacher of food technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to join a girls' grammar school who believes that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests, or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Food Technology Teacher are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Kent with a start date of September 2024. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Gravesham, and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their Food Technology department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.
Gravesham, a town that blends convenience, affordability, and a touch of rural charm. Gravesham is a bustling commuter town with fantastic transportation links to London. The area offers a delightful mix of urban convenience and stunning countryside. The town centre nestled in a valley along the River Darent, surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Nearby, in Greenhithe, lies Bluewater, a vibrant retail and leisure destination perfect for shopping, dining out and adventures. Families appreciate the excellent schools, including Dartford Grammar, Wilmington Grammar, and Bexleyheath Academy. So, whether you're exploring local pubs or enjoying the scenic beauty, Gravesham is a compelling choice for those seeking a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle within reach of London.
Role and Responsibilities:*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
Requirements:*Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or any other related field.*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.*Proven experience in teaching Food Technology at the secondary or higher education level.*Strong knowledge. *Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:* Membership of a generous pension scheme

* Discounts, savings and offers through Kent Rewards
* Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
* Subsidised staff meals
* Free, secure car parking
* Free, annual flu vaccinations

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs. ***Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. **Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

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