Teacher of Food, Nutrition and Textiles - 0.6 FTE
Notre Dame School
Cobham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2021
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2020
Job overview
Notre Dame School are seeking an exceptional Part Time Teacher of Food, Nutrition and Textiles to join us in January 2020 on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a practitioner who plans and produces interesting and effective lessons supported by the Head of Food. The post-holder will teach some Textiles and some Food and Nutrition to Key Stages 3 and 4. At Key Stage 3 the students have an hour a week for Textiles and Food and Nutrition (swapping between subjects in February each year). At GCSE students can choose either or both subjects and have four hours of lessons per week.
Knowledge and Experience
- To maintain high standards of pupil achievement
- To foster enthusiasm for Textiles / Food and Nutrition
- Has a thorough up to date subject knowledge
- Has a thorough knowledge of the national curriculum and public examination syllabuses as appropriate
- Plans and produces interesting, varied and effective lessons, with clear and appropriate objectives
- Sets appropriate and challenging tasks
- Understands and builds on pupils’ previous experience
- Marks work regularly and promptly, in accordance with the school’s assessment policy
- Uses assessments to inform future planning
- Communicates professionally with parents. Participates in the planning and development of the subject within the department under the direction of Head of Department
- Aspires to the aims set out in the Policy on Teaching and Learning
- Maintains high standards of discipline, behaviour and courtesy
- Provides a positive role model for students through own personal conduct
- Participates in the school’s Professional Review and Development Scheme, taking a pro-active role in own continuing professional development
- Carries out a reasonable extra-curricular school activity and duties as assigned each year
- To liaise closely with the Head of Department and other departments in the school
Skills and Abilities
- Educated to Degree standard or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Ability to teach Textiles / Food and Nutrition at Key Stage 3 and 4
- Planning and teaching of well-structured lessons that impart knowledge, develop understanding and promote intellectual curiosity
- Good practical skills
- Good organisational skills that enable good relationships with adults and young people
- Interpersonal skills
- To be self-motivated
- An ability to judge when to show initiative and when to ask for advice
Personal qualities:
- A passion for education and making a difference.
- Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people.
- •Willingness to play a part in the overall developments of the school.
- Enjoyment of the company of young people.
Salary: Competitive
Hours of work: 0.6 FTE - 3 days per week
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About Notre Dame School
Notre Dame is an independent Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac. Our Students, aged from 2 to 18, are at the centre of everything we do. We have truly committed and dedicated staff, who will encourage each child to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School is set in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Despite the tranquil setting, Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.
The school is filled with a strong sense of purpose, offering a wide-ranging and active education with facilities encompassing new science laboratories, music and drama studios, sports fields, indoor swimming pool, all weather floodlit sports pitches, sports hall, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a forest school for the youngest pupils, and a fully equipped, West End quality theatre seating over 350.
What we offer:
* The School has high expectations of its staff, and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary scale and beneficial conditions of service
* There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues and ongoing professional development is encouraged
* Staff development programme
* Staff Wellbeing Program - wellbeing afternoon
* Financial contribution to eye tests and glasses for eligible staff
* Discount for Teachers Reward Card
* Employee Assistance Program - counselling, financial assistance etc.
* Childcare vouchers
* Staff discount on fees
* Free lunch during term time
* Free coffee/tea during term time
* Free use of the school's leisure and sporting facilities, including heated indoor pool
* Commute by school coaches during term time
* Free parking
* School nurse during term time
Notre Dame School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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