Teacher of Food and Nutrition

 (MPR/UPR plus potential Recruitment & Retention)

Full Time

September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Food and Nutrition who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils.  Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School of 900 pupils. 

We value Food and Nutrition as part of our broad and balanced curriculum and we are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher who:

• is infectiously enthusiastic about Food and Nutrition with a real flair and passion to develop an engaging and innovative curriculum which will inspire and engage our students
• Has excellent classroom management skills and a high expectation for all students based on a strong track record with examination groups at both Key Stages
• Has the vision, drive and enthusiasm to have a significant impact on attainment and progress within Food and Nutrition

• Will actively contribute to the long term vision and practice of both the whole school and the Food and Nutrition Department.

 

Contributing to the day-to-day operations of the school, including form tutoring

Queensbridge School has an extensive programme of wider learning and a willingness to contribute to this aspect of school would be essential.

We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.

Informal visits to our school welcome. ECT applications welcome.

 

Should you require an application pack then please visit our web site www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk  

Classroom teacher PS & JD

Closing Date: Tuesday 21^st May 2024 at 9.00am

Interviews:  Thursday 23^rd May 2024

Should you require an application pack then please visit our web site: www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk    

Potential applicants should ensure that they read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.  These policies can be found at Stronger Together | Vacancies (queensbridge.bham.sch.uk)

The School and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  

An online search will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.  

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.