Teacher of Food – Technology (Food Science/Nutrition Specialist)

Excellent salary with benefits

1.0fte, Permanent

Required for 1st September 2023

We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our creative and divergent thinkers in our Creative Arts department with a Food specialist with the proven track record or the ability and willingness to build that record with our support.

You will be ready to inspire some of our most able and ambitious as well as open doors to the possibilities in our younger students throughout the creative arts in KS3 and 4 (working to your strengths in food alongside - textiles, art, photography, product design or resistant materials).

We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body seeking energy radiators to join our journey as we continue to provide a strong education for the community of the market town of Oswestry in idyllic rural Shropshire.

The Creative Ars Department is a blend of experienced and younger staff, working together to create a dynamic curriculum at KS3, giving the students a sound base for KS4 and KS5.

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, departments and students and we would love to meet you so you can see this in practice.  

Applications are welcome from ECTs.

In the Technology Department we have:

· Well-equipped classrooms/workshops with a variety of interactive facilities and machinery (The school is a Former Technology College and has benefited from extensive investment)

· An enthusiastic and supportive department team

· Hard working students and strong home/school partnerships

· Digital devices in the hands of learners in the classroom

· Strong links with Primary partners

· Excellent Creative Arts staff facilities – department workroom, kitchen and social space

The Marches is a thriving school, dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are exceptional, providing students with access to state of the art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.

At The Marches School we can offer:

·        An ‘Outstanding’ curriculum

·        A full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all

·        Excellent CPD and support at every stage in your career with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

·        Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications

·        Additional staff only collaboration days for effective curriculum development within the working day

·        A laptop for every teacher for work and personal use

·        Admin support

·        Excellent resources and facilities

·        An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors

·        Teaching opportunities through to A Level

·        A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice

·        Year-round free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness suite

·        Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support and a car purchase scheme

The Marches School is a successful, forward-thinking 11-18 Academy, with 1,440 students currently on roll. Located in the attractive border town of Oswestry, the school enjoys a semi-rural location, within walking distance of the town centre. In 2013, The Marches opened its doors to the school's first ever Sixth Formers and now delivers a broad range of A Levels to current students and those joining from other local 11-16 schools. The school boasts modern, spacious Sixth Form Facilities and excellent outcomes.

There will be an opportunity for those interested in applying, to visit the school on Monday 17th April at 3pm. If you would like to attend on this day or if you have any other queries, please email the Director of Creative Arts, Craig Davies at: craig.davies@mar.mmat.co.uk

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.marchesschool.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 19th April 2023.

Interviews will be held on Monday 24th April 2023.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.