Teacher of Food and Nutrition

You will be joining a highly successful and forward-thinking department in a growing school, teaching both theory and practical lessons across the age and attainment range at both Key Stage 3 and 4 in an environment where students are well behaved and keen to do well. The Food and Nutrition area is well resourced with two large kitchens and a technician to assist the teaching staff. We are proud to offer a broad Technology provision at all age ranges and Technology subjects are very popular with students at both Key Stage 3 and 4. At Key Stage 3, students study two periods of Technology per week. They currently study a range of practical modules including both workshop based and food units of work in Years 7 and 8. For Year 9, students may choose which Technology units they would like to continue to study for a third year as part of a mini options process. GCSE options numbers are strong with a total of six Technology groups each in Years 10 and 11. Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged and a comprehensive induction and support package would be available if appropriate. At RMS, we are looking for a teacher who is: A Food specialist, able to deliver the subject to KS4, with excellent subject knowledge and strong teaching skills Is able to build positive relationships with all learners and is committed to raising attainment of all students Will work collaboratively within the wider Technology team to contribute to the planning and teaching of the KS3 courses Is willing to commit to extracurricular activities that add value to the school and local community Is able to respond positively and creatively to the changing expectations of the subject What We Can Offer Excellent support from an experienced, committed and welcoming subject specialist team and fantastic opportunities for continued professional development: we have a comprehensive CPD programme for teachers at all career stages including preparation for middle and senior leadership. Fantastic students who are well behaved and who want to learn and supportive families who value education. Consistently excellent student attainment and progress. Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students. PDL (also known as PSHE) is delivered by a specialist team leaving tutors to focus on character and pastoral development. Effective systems and processes to support teacher workload and wellbeing such as centralised detentions, streamlined reporting and assessment systems and online parents' evenings. Very effective systems and resources are in place to support learning and manage behaviour in the classroom. Excellent facilities and resources: all teaching staff are provided with a high spec laptop and touch screens in classrooms. Digital learning is fully embedded using a Google platform in Years 7-9 and is being rolled out to all years with laptops for students. Significant investment