Teacher of Food Technology
Maternity Leave Cover starting as soon as possible
Full Time—Scale: MPS/UPS
Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations. Our GCSE results in 2024 were once again amongst the highest in Leeds, which is testament to the way that our students and staff work together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment. We continue to be fully staffed in all areas of specialist teaching.
Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our high achieving school as a Teacher of Food Technology to cover a maternity leave. You will work within our very successful Technology Department who work collaboratively to deliver the best possible learning experiences for our students. If you have a natural passion and enthusiasm for food technology and a strong desire to help all students reach their full potential, then we would like to hear from you.
We are eager to hear from you if you are:
- An excellent practitioner who believes that all students can achieve.
- Able to excel in an environment where students genuinely enjoy school and have a love of learning.
- Ambitious for yourself and our students, and able to thrive in our supportive, collaborative environment.
- Somebody who wants to work in a happy school where students and staff work together to “…build on the best traditions that we have inherited…”
In return for your hard work, we offer a rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn and staff are valued and cared for. Willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school is essential.
Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website (www.cardinalheenan.com). Visits to school are encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or would like any further information about the role or department, please email recruitment@cardinalheenan.com.
Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.
Closing date: Tuesday 7 January at 9:00am
It is intended that interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
