Foundation Lead Food Technology/General Teacher - Ravenscliffe High School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ravenscliffe High School

Start Date: 1st September 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to lead Food Technology across the school including our Catering/Food hygiene curriculum at Post 16. They will have experience of planning and delivering engaging fun and developmental cooking sessions and have a working knowledge of the National Curriculum Food Technology

The Foundation Lead for Food Technology is someone who has a passion for teaching cooking and food preparation for students with additional needs. They will promote the subject and extend and enrich the Food Technology curriculum experience for all our students.  

The role will be mainly teaching Food Technology along with a small amount of general teaching in different subjects and hubs. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for a mixed ability pastoral group.

Ravenscliffe High School is an Outstanding generic special school in Calderdale. 

We currently have 249 students on roll aged 11-19 years old.

We wish to appoint someone with an attitude that supports the school’s ethos as a principle requirement:

• with a knowledge of how to teach Food Technology  to students with SEND.
• take a lead role in planning and delivering a practical and relevant food curriculum for our students
• who is able to lead a small team of staff in the delivery of quality food and catering across the school
• who is able to effectively manage a variety of social, emotional and behavioural responses
• who is passionate about supporting students learning, well-being and safety
• who is able to show a real commitment to working as part of a team to meet the individual needs of the students

We are able to offer:

• a great learning environment for students with a strong community ethos
• a school where staff are valued and treated with respect
• hardworking, committed and dedicated staff team who strive to gain the best outcomes for all our students
• an inclusive community that respects others, champions individuality and celebrates all achievements.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the school directly to speak with Joanne Hague, Co-Headteacher. Visits to the school are encouraged by appointment. Tel 01422 358621.

To apply, go to Ravenscliffe High School Vacancies

Alternatively, please email suzanne.slater@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk for a copy of the full job pack

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 16th April 2024 

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the rehabilitation f Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Please see our School website for full details of the Child Protection policy.