Food and Art Teacher

Job Advert: Teacher with Specialism in Food and KS3 Art

Location: Pupil Referral Unit, Knowsley, Merseyside
Position: Full-Time Teacher (Food & Art)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

About Them:
Situated in the borough of Knowsley, the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provides high-quality education to students who have faced challenges in mainstream education due to medical, social, emotional, or behavioural needs. Serving young people from Years 1 to 11, their dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff support students in developing resilience, confidence, and academic progress through a personalised curriculum tailored to each student’s needs.

The Role:
They are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher with a specialism in Food, who is also able to deliver KS3 Art. The successful candidate will play a key role in inspiring disengaged students, delivering personalised and engaging lessons, and promoting a positive learning environment that sets high expectations for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and engage students, helping them make significant progress through innovative lessons in Food and Art.
• Provide guidance and support to achieve the best possible outcomes for each student.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote an inclusive environment that values and supports all students.
• Offer pastoral care, support, and guidance as a form tutor.
• Maintain a productive learning environment conducive to student success.
• Deliver and assess KS4 qualifications relevant to the curriculum.

About You:
The ideal candidate will be a suitably qualified teacher with a passion for Food and Art. You will have a talent for building positive relationships with students, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to adapt lessons to meet individual student needs. Prior experience in a similar setting is an advantage but not essential. You will be supportive and positive and able to engage students.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Specialism in Food, with the ability to teach KS3 Art.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• A commitment to inclusion and positive educational experiences for all students.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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