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Lead Teacher of Food Technology
Location: Merton, South West London
Contract Type: Part-Time, Fixed Term (1 Year)
Salary: Inner London Teacher Pay Scale + TLR 2.1
Lead Teacher of Food Technology – Merton, South West London
Reeson Education are supporting an Outstanding secondary school who require an enthusiastic and ambitious Lead Teacher of Food Technology to join their successful Design & Technology Department on a one-year fixed-term contract.
About the School
The school is an outstanding and highly successful girls’ comprehensive school with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and has a strong reputation for academic achievement, student well being and enrichment opportunities.
Staff benefit from a collaborative culture where professional development is encouraged, innovation is celebrated and colleagues support one another to achieve the very best outcomes for students.
About the Role
You will be responsible for promoting high standards of teaching and learning, driving student achievement and contributing to the continued success of the Design & Technology department. As part of the school’s wider Teaching and Learning Team, you will work closely with senior leaders to support whole-school improvement initiatives and champion the effective use of digital technology in education.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Be a qualified Food Technology or Food & Nutrition specialist.
- Have experience teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and ideally Key Stage 5.
- Be ready to lead and develop a curriculum area within Design & Technology.
- Demonstrate a passion for food education, nutritional science and global food cultures.
- Deliver engaging, creative and challenging lessons that inspire students to achieve their potential.
- Contribute to departmental and whole-school teaching and learning strategies.
- Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment.
The Offer
- Inner London salary plus TLR 2.1.
- Laptop provided for all teaching staff.
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Access to Merton’s Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services.
- Wellbeing weeks and staff social events throughout the year.
- Collaborative and supportive teaching environment.
Apply Now
If you are an inspiring Food Technology specialist looking for a leadership opportunity within a thriving and ambitious school, we would love to hear from you.
Lead Teacher of Food Technology – Merton, South West London
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England’s Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%