Head of Faculty - Food and Design Technology

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Food Technology teacher, to lead our Food and Design Technology Faculty. The Head of Faculty will lead the curriculum team in providing high standards of teaching and promote a positive learning environment across the whole department. Key responsibilities will be the academic achievement and wider experiences of students learning Food and Design Technology and to lead on the teaching of Food Technology.

The Opportunity

• To take the lead of further improving the standards of the Food and Design Technology.
• Help to build, communicate and implement a shared vision within the team.
• Contribute to the operational leadership of the academy, working alongside members of the senior leadership team.
• Make a positive contribution to the development of cross Trust strategies that impact on teaching, learning, achievement, staff development and student welfare.

The ideal candidate

• Able to embrace working collaboratively within a growing and forward-thinking department.
• Will possess a strong record of accomplishment together with the ability to teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages.
• Has Qualified Teacher Status and a good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
• Can evidence both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
• Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
• Is an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Has a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach towards work.
• Has up to date CPD and a willingness to undergo further training and development.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Meridian Trust reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is sourced. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application early!

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.