Subject Lead - Food Technology

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Food Technology teacher and subject lead, with experience of teaching to GCSE. You will be able to deliver inspirational lessons, be willing to support students outside of the classroom and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school. The position is offered on a one year fixed term contract starting September 2024.

Food Technology at KS3 centres on food safety, nutrition and science, as well as developing a range of practical skills. At KS4, students have the opportunity to further their knowledge with a GCSE in Food Preparation & Nutrition or a BTEC Level 2 qualification in Home Cooking Skills.

We require someone with a strong commitment to teaching and learning as well as a creative and positive approach both in and out of the classroom. If you are an exceptional teacher, who can enthuse students with your own passion for learning, then we would love to hear from you.

About Maria Fidelis

Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ is an established and successful secondary school based in Camden. We take pride in our friendly school community and are committed to our pupils reaching their full potential. Our core principles of courage, confidence and dignity guide us in our daily practice.

Why work at Maria Fidelis?

Maria Fidelis is situated in a fantastic location between Euston and King's Cross stations, which makes it very easy to reach. The British Library, Francis Crick Institute, Wellcome Trust, UCL, SOAS, LSE and Central St. Martin’s School of Art are all within a five-minute walk of the school site; the school therefore enjoys extracurricular links with several institutions, many of which offer exciting opportunities not only for our pupils, but also professional development activities for our teachers. Partnerships with City firms such as Deloitte enrich the curriculum and also allow our staff to keep ’in touch’ with the world outside of education.

Maria Fidelis is a welcoming and supportive community. We value the professional autonomy of high-performing staff and understand the different approaches departments may need to take. We make managing workload a high priority. All meetings, Parents’ and Open Events happen on a Thursday and staff are free to leave the site earlier on all other evenings, providing standards of marking and preparation are maintained.

We are forward-looking and progressive with many opportunities for professional development and sharing practice. Maria Fidelis belongs to networks within Camden, but also in other boroughs including Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and with other high performing Catholic Schools in the Westminster Diocese.

We are a diverse school community in terms of both staff and pupils and therefore welcome applications from anyone who supports our ethos.

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Nicola Fulcher, School Business Manager:

Tel: 0207 387 3856

Email: nfulcher@mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

How to apply

This is a fixed term contract for one year starting September 2024

Closing Date:    Friday 19th April @ 9am

Interviews: Friday 26th April

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

Maria Fidelis Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.