Applicant Information Pack Food Technology Lead Berkhamsted Prep
A Foreword from our Principal and Chief People Officer Richard Backhouse - Principal Berkhamsted has led the way in pursuing a ‘foundation structure’. As a group of six schools, it combines scale of resource with individual attention and development of pupils – and staff. We start with our values: we aim for excellence – aiming high with integrity – in all that we do. We are ‘adventurous’, and support development, research, and experimentation in teaching and learning. We ‘serve others’ – at both pupil and staff level: ours is a non-hierarchical school in which the opinions of all matter, and in which we all share in the support and contribution to our local community. Above all, we are committed to developing remarkable people, both our pupils and our staff. We are looking for highly committed, ambitious and adventurous people to join a thriving staff body, whom we can support to flourish here, and whom we can help to grow. Our staff are so important that we have a Chief People Officer as one of our most senior members of staff.
Tracey Evans - Chief People Officer Our staff are our biggest asset at Berkhamsted, and so investing in not only their professional development but also their wellbeing, is a key priority. We foster a working environment that supports staff both professionally and personally. We offer a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives. Colleagues can easily access financial, physical, emotional and social well-being support from school. We seek to enable all members of the school community to achieve their full potential in an environment characterised by equality respect and opportunity. We work hard at Berkhamsted, but we also know how to come together as a community and enjoy downtime, building relationships which simply last a lifetime.
A Foreword from our Principal and Chief About Berkhamsted Prep People Officer Berkhamsted Prep School is part of a supportive, family community which fosters a strong sense of belonging. Each pupil is treated as an individual and our child-centred approach to education ensures they develop a natural curiosity and thirst for learning. Pupils benefit immensely from being part of a school that is recognised as providing a high quality educational experience for its pupils; where they achieve their best because of their extremely positive and ‘can do’ attitude to school.
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Highly skilled and passionate teachers inspire our pupils through a rich and varied curriculum and an array of extra-curricular activities. There are currently 324 pupils at Berkhamsted Prep School (aged 7-11).
Part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group Berkhamsted Prep School is one of six schools that make up Berkhamsted Schools Group. Berkhamsted School is one of the country’s leading independent schools. It has a structure that provides the best in both co-educational and single-sex education, offering small class sizes and appropriate teaching environments for each age group, from age 3 to 18. The School’s ‘diamond’ structure allows boys and girls to be taught together until the age of 11 (at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and at Berkhamsted Prep), separately from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming back together again in a joint Sixth Form (Berkhamsted Sixth). Berkhamsted Prep pupils are provided with the opportunity of progressing to the Girls and Boys Senior Schools by sitting the Berkhamsted entrance exam a week prior to the external applicants.
Job Description Required September Make sure to for use Gills Sans Font 2024
Part-time 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Responsible to: Headteacher
Hours of work: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, all year round.
Role Overview: You will play a crucial role in shaping young minds and developing their culinary skills. You'll have the opportunity to create engaging lessons that not only teach essential cooking techniques but also promote healthy eating habits and a love for nutritious food.
Main Responsibilities: Develop and deliver creative and age-appropriate Food Technology lessons for pupils, aligning with the national curriculum and school guidelines. Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages pupils to explore, experiment, and develop a passion for food. Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and support to pupils, ensuring their safety and wellbeing during practical activities. Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement a cohesive and progressive food technology curriculum. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
Job Description Organise and supervise practical cooking sessions, ensuring the use of proper equipment, hygiene, Make and suresafety to use measures. Gills Sans Font To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with Hoursagreed of work: policy. 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, all year round. Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events as required. Extra-curricular Responsibilities, Duties, Cover It is the nature of the work at the school that tasks and responsibilities are varied. Therefore, all staff are expected to work in a flexible way when occasion arises, when tasks which are not specifically covered in their job descriptions have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If an additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description after consultation with that member of staff. 1) To take a full and active part in the extracurricular life of the school, specifically a. To run at least one after-school club per term, as directed by the Headteacher. b. To attend and assist at least four events during the school year that take place on a weekend. These might include: i. Sporting events, such as sports days. ii. Musical and cultural events, such as fairs and concerts.
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School Trips and Visits To participate in (and lead) educational day visits. There is an expectation that staff will participate in school residential trips, as required.
3) To participate in parent-teacher and curriculum meetings, which may be after-school or in the evenings, as required by the Headteacher. a. Part-time staff may be required to attend these meetings even when the meeting falls on a day on which they do not teach in school. 4) a.
To attend Speech Day, which may also fall on a weekend, as required by the Headteacher. Part-time staff will be required to attend Prize Day.
5) To undertake additional duties a. To register the attendance of pupils. b. To participate fully in arranging assemblies and contributing to the spiritual and moral life of the school. c. To supervise children outside lesson time as agreed in the prepared rota, before/during/after school sessions as directed. 6)
To provide cover for absent colleagues, as required by the Headteacher.
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To play an active part in department meetings, daily briefings, and staff meetings.
3) To accept advice and instruction from the Subject Co-ordinator/s with regard to departmental policies and schemes of work, maintenance of records and care of resources etc. 4) To assist the Subject Leaders/s in writing, revising, and updating aspects of the School’s Development Plan. 5) To keep the Subject Leaders/s and Form Teachers informed of any pupils who may be experiencing difficulties with the subject. They in turn may refer your concerns to the school’s Special Needs Coordinator.
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To maintain high personal standards of appearance, behaviour, and punctuality.
Hours of work: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, all year round.
2) To take responsibility and be proactive in pursuing opportunities for Continuing Professional Development. a. To keep abreast of developments in the subjects taught and in pedagogy and to implement best practice in the classroom. b. To maintain a level of ICT competence i. that enables effective administration and communication both with colleagues and with parents. ii. that supports the needs of pupils in the classroom. 3) To attend Whole School INSET days, which may fall before, or after the end of term. a. Part-time staff may be required to attend these INSET days even when they fall on a day on which they do not teach in school. 4) To take part in INSET and additional training as directed, including twilight sessions after school. To participate in the school appraisal process.
Job Description Qualifications and Requirements:
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1. Previous experience teaching Food Technology to primary school students is essential. 2. Specialisation in Food Technology a round. related field is highly desirable. Hours of work: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, allor year 3. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching degree (desirable) 4. Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and the ability to incorporate it into engaging lesson plans. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. 6. A commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and positive attitudes towards food. 7. Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Benefits
Benefits
We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme. The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing. Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
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Benefits Safeguarding and Protection We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme. The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing. Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Application and Next Steps The closing date for applications is 27 February 2024 sure to usefrom Gills Sans Font in regulated activity relevant to children; It is an offence to apply for this role if Make you are barred engaging applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS). This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.
Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK. Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn). Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview. If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted.com