Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition - Lewes, United Kingdom - Priory School

    Priory School
    Priory School Lewes, United Kingdom

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    PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

    MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

    Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition (Part-time)

    Appointment: From September 2024 (Fixed term 1-year initial contract)

    Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

    The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed, and inspiring Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition, 0.6 FTE from September 2024 until 31 August 2025 (reviewed for September 2025).

    Food Preparation and Nutrition sits within the Technology faculty and benefits from a generous allocation of curriculum time. We are a department of 5 staff and have two dedicated food preparation classrooms along with a range of resources to support the delivery of the subject. We have a full time, dedicated food preparation technician who provides a high standard of technical support. We are also active members of The Food Teachers Centre and benefit from taking part in many of their initiatives and training courses.

    We currently offer GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition as an examination course, which is a popular option. We also offer BTEC Home Cooking Skills Level 1 and 2. Our exam results are consistently excellent. We have a cohesive and well structured curriculum at KS3, which gives our KS4 learners an excellent platform to excel with their exam courses. Our philosophy is to foster a love of cooking, and to develop the skills and knowledge required to allow students to progress to post 16 options. We have a proud tradition in this area.

    The salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £30,000 to £46,525. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

    Closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday, 3rd May 2024 at 9.00 a.m.

    Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under 'vacancies' at They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: extension 211 or email: .e-

    Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to .e- Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.

    East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.