TEACHER OF FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition to join a thriving, well-resourced department at Finham Park 2 . This is a 0.5 maternity cover role , suitable for an experienced teacher or an outstanding ECT . You will work closely with Andrew Hartshorn, Subject Leader , in a department known for: unapologetically high standards calm, purposeful practical lessons a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum Our students achieve strong GCSE outcomes , take genuine pride in their work, and leave with real cooking skills — not just recipe recall. Why Teach Food at Finham Park 2? Modern, well-equipped food rooms Thoughtfully planned KS3-KS4 curriculum with clear progression Strong routines = excellent behaviour in practical lessons Supportive leadership that genuinely values staff workload Students who care about what they produce and how they improve We also value Food as a serious subject, with strong links to the professional food world , drawing inspiration from — and building connections with — some of the most respected chefs and food professionals in the country . Those whose idea of Food education begins and ends with fruit salad, flapjack and fairy cakes may wish to look elsewhere. Finham Park 2 is an exciting, friendly and supportive 11-19 co-educational comprehensive school based on the West side of Coventry near the border of Solihull and close to Warwick University. We opened in September 2015 with 120 students and have grown year on year, including our 6th form, which opened in 2020. In September 2016 we moved to our new building- a light and spacious, high quality refurbishment with superb facilities including a brand-new sports hall. We are fully staffed with a positive, supportive, forward thinking team. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed each year. Our last Ofsted (November 2023) described Finham Park 2 as a good school in all areas with “a purposeful atmosphere around the school”, “a calm and orderly manner” and “a highly ambitious curriculum”, where “leaders carefully consider staff workload which staff are appreciative of.” Finham Park 2 is a truly comprehensive school with almost 700 students on roll. The vast majority of our students are happy, well-behaved, friendly, inquisitive, polite and wear their uniform with pride. On entry students are broadly in line with national averages with approximately 85+% middle or higher prior attainment. We offer an exciting curriculum that provides opportunities for all students to ensure they all achieve and make the best progress they are capable of, no matter what their starting points; a curriculum that nurtures every child’s talents and provides exceptional opportunities for students to have the ‘time of their lives’. Finham Park 2 is supported by and proud to be part of Finham Park Multi Academy Trust. As part of the Multi Academy Trust, we enjoy working in collaboration with the other MAT sch