Teacher of Food Technology (with possibility of some Art teaching)
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Merton
- £38,765 - £60,091 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Inner London Main/Upper Par Range
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2025
Job overview
This could not be a more exciting time to lead within the St Mark's family. Following our full graded Ofsted inspection in May 2024, St Mark’s CoE Academy achieved an Outstanding judgment in all areas of the framework. Outcomes at the Academy at Key Stage 4 are in the top 8% of all schools nationally with a Progress 8 Score of +0.71. In 2024 an impressive 68% of all A Levels were awarded A*-B grades, 92% A*-C grades and 30% of students securing a place at a Russell Group University.
Do you have the highest expectations for every member of the school community and believe in transformational education for all, irrespective of starting points and background?
Are you able to win hearts and minds with your inspirational vision for school improvement, underpinned by the school’s inclusive Christian ethos and values, Love, Hope and Trust?
Are you passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and a life changing quality of education?
If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Food Technology who can deliver an enriching curriculum, within the Art & Technology department. This post will have a curriculum split of approximately 80% Food and 20% Art, so an understanding of both subject specialisms will be required, but will also be supported by additional CPD.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced or recently qualified teacher to join our successful Art and Technology Department. The suitable colleague will have the desire to develop and deliver an outstanding curriculum offer, which will support the schools’ keys priorities. Our DT department is fully equipped with innovative technology, for an exceptional curriculum offer. We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with our students and who is willing to go above and beyond to support them in being successful and helping them to realise their God-given potential. You would be expected to develop, plan and deliver highly effective learning experiences to all students across every key stage and lead a transformational extracurricular offer.
With our outstanding commitment to developing new teachers, we are delighted to invite applications from both ECT’s and experienced teachers.
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by email to hr@stmarks.anthemtrust.uk.
Successful candidates will transform their practice through our instructional coaching offer. As one of 10 nationally selected Steplab Hub Schools, staff benefit from this expertly led programme underpinned by cutting edge research into cognitive science.
St Mark’s Church of England Academy is part of Anthem Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust serving over 8,000 children and young people in 16 schools across the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley.
Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification for this post. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. Anthem Trust remains the right to close or extend this advert at any time.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [Exceptions] Order 1975.
Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. Anthem Trust remains the right to close or extend this advert at any time.
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About St Mark's Church of England Academy
- St Mark's Church of England Academy
- Acacia Road, Mitcham
- Surrey
- CR4 1SF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and we are incredibly proud to have been recognised as Outstanding, with her majesty's inspectors determining 'Pupils flourish at this school. Guided by the schools' vision of 'transformation for all', leaders have the very highest of expectations of all pupil. Consequently, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum'.
Key notes from Her Majesty's Inspectors;
- Working relationships between staff and pupils are warm, caring and respectful.
- Staff and pupils are proud to be part of a close knit school community.
- Parents and carers highly value the school’s work.
- The school’s cultural diversity is celebrated by all at every turn.
- Many staff say the school feels like a family and they thrive as a result of the high-quality professional development provided.
- Leaders at all levels work well together and are committed to further improvement.
- Trust leaders and governors know and support the school very well.
The Academy really does have much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work, "The school’s cultural diversity is celebrated by all at every turn." (Ofsted 2024)
Our vision at St Mark’s is to raise the achievement and life chances of our students and to serve our community by providing access to a range of activities, first class resources and opportunities. As a Church of England Academy, we encourage development of our students’ moral and spiritual well-being as much as their academic success. We are inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, and support unity between different religions, cultures and beliefs.
All our students are individuals and every student is valued for their uniqueness and the skills and aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very high quality relationships that exist between members of a highly diverse school community- the Academy has a strong set of values shared by all. The Academy is situated in extensive grounds in a pleasant green field location with first class resources for success. Our specialisms in Science and Performing Arts support our students to develop confidence, understanding and skills in these areas and beyond into the broader curriculum.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [Exceptions] Order 1975.
Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.
Anthem Perks
At Anthem, we value our employees and are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive working environment. As part of our team, you’ll have access to Anthem Perks, which includes a range of fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
Cycle Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through our tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme.
Tech & Home Scheme – Spread the cost of the latest tech and home essentials through convenient payroll deductions.
Corporate Health Cash Plan – Reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare, from dental check-ups to physiotherapy.
Eye Care – Support towards eye tests and glasses for screen users.
Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend a friend and receive a bonus when they join our team.
Anthem Institute - Immerse yourself in amazing CPD opportunities for all roles, networking and learning from specialists in their field.
At Anthem, we believe in supporting our staff, fostering a positive workplace culture, and helping every team member thrive. Join us and enjoy these great benefits as part of your career with Anthem!
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