Teacher of Food and Nutrition (Food Technology)
King's Bruton
Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2019
Job overview
Teacher of Food and Nutrition (Food Technology)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Food Preparation and Nutrition teacher for September 2019. The successful candidate will join a flourishing department with outstanding academic results and excellent facilities. The department benefits from a very well resourced food preparation and kitchen area, along with excellent hospitality facilities and very accessible IT facilities. The department currently teaches the GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition specification along with the Level 3 BTEC Hospitality course. The department is innovative in its approach to teaching and learning and in recent years has established its own bistro and supported many local events, whilst also exploring considerable opportunities for further enrichment and trips.
This is a full time post and would suit both NQTs and experienced teachers. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (Food Technology) and may have experience of A Level/ BTEC Level 3 teaching although this is not essential.
Further details may be obtained from the King’s website : https://www.kingsbruton.com/about-us/vacancies Letters of application, completed application forms with curriculum vitae should be sent to recruitment@kingsbruton.com
Closing date: 26th April 2019.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning 29th April 2019.
King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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