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Teacher of Food

Harris Academy Benfleet, Benfleet, East of England

£33,916-£52,048 + TLR

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About the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Food to join our successful and supportive team, with a TLR available for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about inspiring young people and delivering high-quality teaching that enables all students to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
  • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
  • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
  • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
  • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
  • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
  • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
  • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
  • Have good written and spoken communication skills
  • Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

About Harris Academy Benfleet

Type of school
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages
11 to 19
Pupils
1,597 (room for 1,500)
Free school meals
18.4% of pupils
Local authority
Essex
Address
Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

Last inspected by Ofsted on 20 November 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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