Catering & Hospitality Teacher/Tutor (MPS/UPS or Equivalent)

Thames Valley School is an Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking a Catering & Hospitality Teacher/Tutor. This is a great and exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.

Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.

LAT Academies Trust currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School & Vanguard School. The school’s work to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence & contribute to the future of the LAT Academies Trust schools.

Who we are looking for:

If you are passionate about catering and nutrition and in search of a school where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you. We are looking to appoint an outstanding team member to join our school and take up this fantastic opportunity.

The role will also involve working collaboratively with the transdisciplinary team, teachers, and support staff to ensure that each pupil receives provision to achieve their full potential.

Thames Valley School is a special school for autistic pupils within the Academy Trust. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of autistic young people and their quality of life.

You will find our Safeguarding Policy on the school website alongside other useful policies.  

Supporting our pupils to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment is important for us at Thames Valley School. The Counsellor plays a key role in this aspect of wellbeing offering non-judgmental and caring support.

If you have relevant experience of counselling young people with recognised counselling or therapy qualifications/accreditation and would like to work at Thames Valley School, we would very much like to hear from you.

 You will:

•    hold a personal and professional academic track record of the highest calibre

•    be highly knowledgeable in the field of catering and nutrition & hospitality

•    Create opportunities for pupils to engage positively and learn skills within the catering field such as meal preparation, cooking, safer practice and nutritional value.

•    Use appropriate methods and language to communicate with different audiences

•    Be organised and be both self-led and willing to operate with direction

•    Be motivated to support and encourage young people’s personal development

•    Model a positive approach to contributing to the whole school ethos in relation to wellbeing

•    Use ICT confidently  

For more information, to receive a full Job Description, to arrange a visit or an informal chat please call the school on 01189424750. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.