Curriculum Leader of Food & Nutrition

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Curriculum Leader of

Food & Nutrition who is knowledgeable and passionate about their subject.

The existing leadership position has become available for someone

with a proven track record of teaching high quality lessons across the ability

range for 11–16-year-old children. You

will not only lead a great team of teachers, but also a hardworking and

knowledgeable team of technicians. You will also be responsible for curriculum

planning, delivering in house CPD, and managing a wide range of resources. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that

every child, in every lesson, every day is achieving excellence.

The school is committed to supporting and investing in all staff

with high quality CPD both internally and in a wider Hampshire and National

context, ensuring staff are at the forefront of innovative teaching and

learning.

Cove School

is an 11-16 school and has over 1000 students on roll. It enjoys strong links

with the local authority and has a vibrant CPD programme as described by Ofsted

(Dec 2020) which includes an excellent developing leader’s programme and a

dynamic teaching and learning community.

The dedicated

Food Technology area is centrally located on the ground floor of Art &

technology block and comprises two large food rooms and

storage. Food technology is a well-equipped area with continual investment in

upgrading ovens and general equipment.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils

in order for them to excel academically

Have

relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils

Have excellent subject knowledge

Be willing to teach across the full age range of

pupils;year 7 to year 11

Enhance the quality of teaching and learning

in the department and wider school through sharing resources and good

practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active

participation in continuing professional studies programme

Teach a standard timetable

allocation (PPA and Leadership time assumed)

Lead the efficient running of the curriculum

area, including, setting and marking examinations, leading departmental

meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks, delegating as

appropriate

Actively

safeguard and promote the health & safety, and welfare of children and

staff

Support

the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning

Adhere

to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

Good degree in a directly

related subject (desirable) Thorough knowledge of the (11-16)

subject Curriculum up to GCSE Recognised teaching

qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience Awareness of Safeguarding

requirements and good practice regarding health & safety Good leve