Teacher of DT - Food Preparation & Nutrition
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL51 3EF |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
-Degree in a Design Technology discipline
-Qualified Teacher Status
-Ability to teach Design & Technology to KS3, including Food Preparation & Nutrition to KS4/5
-A passion for Food and for teaching
-A strong academic background and subject knowledge
-An excellent classroom practitioner (or the potential to beone)
-A commitment to professional development
-An understanding of the needs of pupils across the abilityrange
-A teacher who can inspire and enthuse pupils and who uses arange of teaching and learning strategies for effectivedelivery
-An understanding of how to assess pupil progress
-An awareness of ways to raise pupil attainment
-A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students
What the school offers its staff
Lifestyle and wellbeing
-Attractive salary and pension
-Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach
-Family-friendly policies
-Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
-Four electric charging points
-Free access to the school’s Gym-Cycle to work scheme
-Discounted gifts cards via Voucher Store
-Tech scheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World
-A comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year
-Our dining centre and Pit Stop Cafe is open between 8:30am and 1:30pm every day
Professional development
-Every year, there is some disaggregatedINSET time, resulting in additional holidaydays per academic year
-Personalised CPD hours to develop areasspecific to your practice and needs
-Support to complete further academic studyand professional qualifications
-Access to high quality in-house and externalleadership development programmes, tailoredto a wide variety of levels of experience
-Membership of your subject associationthrough your department
-Membership of the Chartered College ofTeaching for ECTs
-A well-stocked CPD library
Statutory and other benefits
-A wide range of statutory benefits includingsick pay, maternity, parental, and adoptionleave
-Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy-
-We will honour your continuity of service inother state funded schools in relation to sickpay and pension rights.
Settling in at Bournside
We will fully support you with your transition to Bournside. The Deputy Headteacher, Rachel Foxoversees the provision for new staff, including your induction during the first year of teaching with usto support you in understanding and coping with your new role.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.