Total 115 Education / Training job vacancies in Gloucester, GL12 8BT

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Description

The Teacher of Design and Technology is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team.

The Department:

Gloucester Academy has one experienced full time DT and Engineering teacher and one full time experienced Hospitality and Catering teacher both which are supported by their own technician. We are expanding the departments currently and have successfully hired an additional hospitality and catering teacher and are now looking for a DT/ engineering teacher to complete the team. All members of the team have experience of working in industry and have a focus of encouraging a real love of the subject with our students and the wider school. We build a culture of learning through theory, design and skills-based tasks to ensure well rounded students within the subject who can respond to an industry standard brief as well as prepare them to demonstrate everyday life skills.

The DT department is committed to ensuring that all students from KS3 and KS4 are exposed to a World Class Curriculum that offers them the opportunity of first class teaching and learning. A curriculum which offers full coverage of the vital key skills and knowledge needed in order to achieve high end outcomes at GCSE and to develop a love of the design that surrounds them. DT embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality Design education should engage, inspire and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works designs. As students’ progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of design. They should also know how design both reflects and shapes our history, and contributes to our culture.

Curriculum:

At Key stage 3 Students have 2 hours of DT and one hour of Food and Nutrition per fortnight. These lessons are taught to tutor groups and are not part of a carrousel but rather taught continuously throughout the year. At Key stage 4 we offer Engineering and Hospitality and Catering which are both incredibly popular which is why we are increasing the department.

All Year 11s attend a weekly period 6 after school, this time is used for exam practice and to support students with essential coursework. We are excited to broaden the number of subjects that we offer so are open to applicants with other areas of expertise across the design technology framework.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Resources:

In each classroom there is a visualiser which the team uses during every part of every lesson. Each student has their own mini whiteboard enabling teachers to assess their class with ease.

In the school we have a fully functioning DT lab with a brand-new laser cutter, 3-D printers and welding stations kitted out with new equipment. DT have their own computer suite that they use for DT and coursework write up. The kitchens are fully functioning and we have a dedicated hospitality and catering suite that is available to use if required.

Job Purpose:

• To create an appropriate working environment which promotes students’: Health; Safety; Enjoyment and Achievement; Positive Contributions; Economic Well-being; International Perspective.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• To work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to promote inclusion, and equality of opportunity for both students and staff.
• To share in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and discipline of all students.
• To progress the education and welfare of designated groups of students in accordance with the prevailing School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, having due regards to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the aims, objectives and schemes of work of the Academy/Learning Area, Year Cohort, and any policies of the Academy Trust.
• To impact on the educational progress beyond one’s own assigned students.
• To Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others including participation in Performance Management/appraisal arrangements.
• To contribute to curriculum planning and delivery as applicable.
• To monitor teaching and learning as part of the Academy’s self-evaluation process (to include lesson observation).
• Making available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area, for use internally and externally as required.
• Advising on appropriate classroom management.
• Advising regarding allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultations.
• Advising regarding allocation of staffing for timetabling purposes.
• Controlling expenditure allowances and fulfilling the Academy’s budgeting expectations.
• The usage, storage and security of all facilities and resources.
• Ensuring the maintenance of relevant inventories according to Academy policies.

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be held within the week of Monday 16th December 2024.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Role Summary: As a Research Fellow you will develop and conduct research, evaluation, enterprise and knowledge transfer in a defined field of study, in alignment with PDSEs social mission. You will develop a publication profile, partnerships and contribute to the securing of grant funding. You will ensure that research and all related activity is of the highest standard and enhances the reputation of PDSE, the Dental School and University. You will support the wider Universitys mission of being a research informed institution. The post presents an excellent opportunity for you to develop your interests in public health and oral health inequalities. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team comprising clinicians, health service researchers, methodologists, patients and other stakeholders. Our work centres on community engagement and outreach to better understand the oral health needs of vulnerable population groups and their access to care. This work generates an inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to identifying gaps in evidence and optimal approaches to targeting oral health inequalities and inequities. All activities undertaken within this role need to be in compliance with PDSEs Policies and undertaken in a way that demonstrates the PDSEs commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners. The full Job Desciption is available via the additional supporting information files.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

We are currently working with a number of schools to find experienced primary teachers starting in January 2025.

Hays is one of the UK's premier teaching agency, recruiting to over 80% of schools in the region. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local primary schools, including day-to-day supply teachers, long-term cover and permanent jobs. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have a consistent flow of jobs available all year round.

To register with Hays, you must be passionate and driven, with a strong desire to be a successful teacher. To register as a teacher, you must meet the below core criteria:
*A minimum of 2 months' teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements).
*You must have the right to work in the UK.
*You must have a PGCE, QTS or QTLS.
We welcome applicants who are currently working for other agencies.

As a Hays Supply Teacher, you will receive:
*A day rate of up to £220 per day in addition to holiday pay.
*Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals.
*£250 vouchers once you've worked with Hays for 20 days.
*£250 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days work via Hays.
*Regular salary through our guarantee scheme.
*Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals.
*Flexibility - we can offer temporary, short term, long term or permanent work.


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Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed. Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild tomoderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes. Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered. Support the Participation and Engagement of children, young people, theirparents/carers and families and their educators. Actively increasing autonomy and the ability for children and young people to make positive changes for themselves and future service-users. Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity. Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols. Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.

The PGME Team: - Provide administrative support for projects delegated by other members of the team as required, whilst assisting with the day-to-day running of the PGME Office. - Work cohesively with the PGME Team. - Maintain a professional profile when dealing with confidential or sensitive information, adhering to the Data Protection Act. - Up-date the PGME Calendar for team working locations. - Assist where required - setting up AV/Teams Equipment, setting up Training Rooms, assist with Registration of Training Events, help Delegates and Faculty when and where required. - Be responsible for own compliance with Trust Mandatory Training. - Ensure that Resident Doctors of all grades, are provided with the appropriate support and information. - Assist with the preparation and distribution of relevant documentation such as handbooks/ timetables, and assist where necessary with the preparation and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases. - Ensure accurate tracking of all Resident Doctor teaching attendances. - Assist with any such reports required for monitoring/accreditation. - Work cohesively with all Trust Departments, NHSE and other appropriate Stakeholders, providing timely and accurate information as required. - Manage office supplies and resource working with our Trust Procurement Partners. - Provide general administrative support, such as filing, photocopying and document scanning when and where required. Training Sessions/Regional & Local Training Days: - Strategically responsible for sourcing appropriate accommodation for all Training sessions/days, both Trust and Regionally held at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals Education Centres. - Work with the PGME Teams and PGME Fellows in sourcing the correct equipment for all teaching sessions. - Work with our Trust Procurement Colleagues to sustainably and cost effectively source all items required - Responsible for the Health and Safety of disposal of all substances used in Surgical Training - Work collaboratively with NHSE, our major Stakeholders for the financial arrangements for hosting and delivering such teaching sessions, reporting post-teaching/courses accurately, on attendances and financial spend. Key Result Areas: RESULT AREAS: - Ability to operate with independent judgement and initiative, working to strict deadlines and able to switch tasks readily and frequently without loss of concentration - Self-motivated with a pro-active approach and able to work without direct supervision, with the ability to work in a team - Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload with variable and unpredictable demands whilst under pressure from PGME/other sources. - Undertaking administrative and clerical duties necessary for the smooth running of the department, demonstrating the ability to handle complex, sensitive or contentious information appropriately. - Use the P2P Procurement Stationery Ordering System to order required stationery and to raise purchase orders to ensure invoices are paid - To communicate effectively, in an administrative capacity, with a wide range of professionals both internally and externally, at all levels. - To comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures and work towards the Trust Objectives. - Responsible for ordering catering/refreshments for fee-paying courses/teaching sessions as requested by the Tutors/Medical Education Manager - To help out in the Education Centres when Internal/External/Trust major events are hosted. - Organise and oversee the weekly Foundation Teaching Sessions for both Foundation Year 1 & 2 taking place every Tuesday August June, setting up on MS-Teams and uploading weekly documents and recording these sessions. - Organise and oversee the Foundation Simulation Sessions supporting Foundation Resident Doctors, booking Trust Training Accommodation at our Education Centres for all sessions and resourcing Simulation Faculty to assist with these sessions. - Set-up and manage the report from JISC Surveys for Registration and Evaluation of teaching, sending feedback to Teaching Faculty, and certificates for attendees. - Co-ordinate at the beginning of the academic year with support from the Foundation Administrative Team, Taster Day Information for all Foundation Resident Doctor joining the Trust. - In collaboration with our In-House Caterers Sweet Success, with PGME Team Colleagues, plan and order catering for all teaching events.

- When new cohorts of students commence their training, welcome them and provide a localised induction to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and our maternity services. - Have regular contact with all T-level students/Apprentice students, Midwifery and MSc students by both frequently visiting them in their clinical placement areas, running drop-ins and arranging various group sessions - Facilitate local teaching sessions for students as requested by the students and identified as required by the midwifery team, practice development and risk management team. - Involve Students in maternity education and learning opportunities such as risk management meetings and training sessions. - Work closely with the practice development team and support teaching on maternity mandatory training days which will include facilitating training to students on the training days. - Facilitate local simulation training and support students to assist teaching working on the principle that teaching strengthens learning - Alongside the Recruitment and Retention Midwife facilitate Taster Days for people interested in pursuing a career in midwifery. - Maintain the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor database and support Midwives once they have completed the preceptorship programme to access and complete appropriate and relevant SSSA training in a timely manner. - Provide responsive support for Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors. - Provide mandatory updates on the maternity mandatory day about supervision and assessment of students. - In the incidence a student is failing provide presence and support to the Student, Practice Assessor and Academic Supervisor through this process and complete relevant documentation and action plans. - Support the clinical leads with timely off duty for students that ensures an optimal balance of continuity and variation of Practice Supervisors. - Coordinate allocation of Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors. - Review student placement feedback and respond accordingly. - Support the recruitment process of Midwives. - Support the practice development team and newly qualified midwives during the initial preceptorship period following qualification to ensure a smooth transition from student to midwife. - Ensuring placement capacity in clinical area is well utilised and maximised but not exceeded. Lead with forming relationships with new academic partnerships. Leadership and Management - Work with clinical staff at all levels, other organisations in the health community and placement staff within Higher Education institutions, to ensure high quality clinical placements that provide learners with positive and appropriate clinical experiences across the duration of their pre-registration midwifery programme - Contribute to a positive culture, demonstrating effective professional attitudes and behaviours internally and external to the Trust, to enable continuous quality and service improvement, and maintain good working relationships - Advise, develop and ensure quality of learning opportunities within a multi-professional framework in order that the service users receive a high standard of care. - Advise and support practice staff who have failing or challenging learners or difficult practice situations. - Develop, embed and maintain coaching (collaborative learning in practice placement) experience models to support learners in the workplace; encourage innovative approaches to enhance student learning experience to enable attainment of competency and proficiency. - Implement learning interventions and actively monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in the work place that enhance the students placement experience. - To support the multidisciplinary team in the development of staff in the clinical area, and act as a clinical / educational resource to all members of the multidisciplinary team. - To positively promote the use of clinical supervision and reflective practice amongst the team and to personally engage in the supervision process as a supervisee. - To develop facilitation skills to be able to facilitate action learning sets. - To support the implementation of any changes as a result of Governmental and Regulatory Body recommendations. - Attend trust and HEI meetings as representative by developing and maintaining strong communication links to enhance partnership working. - To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a core standard curriculum of clinical skills. This will include providing skills sessions in conjunction with other members of the Practice Development team on mandatory student days, whereby midwifery students will be encouraged to attend and participating in university skills teaching and OSCE assessments in order to benchmark standards. - Support learners in the transition between student and qualified midwife by working with practice supervisors and assessors, managers and practice development with the preceptorship programme. - Promote the Trust as an employer. Maintain records of end of course destination of student midwives and assist with recruitment events. - Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters. - In conjunction with their manager, identify training needs of self, participating in clinical audit and quality projects which contribute to the departmental education programme. - Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required. - Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with lead staff. - Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed. Education and Training - Facilitate regular learning sessions for midwifery students also incorporating a CLIP and a learn by teaching type approach whereby with your guidance senior students facilitate sessions for junior students. - Supporting clinical staff in the implementation of NMC Education and Practice Supervision and Assessment standards in clinical areas, facilitating uptake at ward level and ensuring within the midwifery preceptorship period newly qualified Midwives are supported to do their training. - Support Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors to support their teaching and assessment skills and develop their confidence. - Design and deliver training sessions and comprehensive presentations to staff and students across the Trust, promoting evidenced based practice and assisting in the development of new and improved practices. - Ensure comprehensive evaluation of content, methods of delivery and impact occurs which informs subsequent delivery. - Ensure practice educators are educated and developed to support midwifery learners in practice. - Ensure sufficient, suitably prepared practice educators are available to support practice learning and maintain an up to date data register for the organisation which reflects the needs of the learner numbers and placements. - Work with academic colleagues from higher and further education providing training (such as mandatory updates) and practice support to ensure registered practitioners are supported to act as appropriate practice educators to midwifery students. - Undertake all mandatory training.

CNC Turner Programmer

Gloucester

Working hours: Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm / Friday 7am - 12pm

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 DOE

Our client has a team of 22 highly skilled precision engineering staff and addition to investment in the latest CNC machining technology. CNC Machining prototypes & batch production on the latest CNC vertical/horizontal machining centres and CNC lathes is at the heart of their business.

Duties:
⦁ Program CNC machines using CAD software and or cimco to create precise and accurate parts on Lathe's with live tooling.
⦁ Set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts according to specifications
⦁ Monitor machine operations and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency
⦁ Collaborate with engineers and designers to optimize part designs for manufacturing

Qualifications:
⦁ Proficient in CAD software and cimco editor for programming CNC machines
⦁ Strong mathematical skills for performing calculations and measurements
⦁ Familiarity with Fanuc controls CNC machines
⦁ Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings

Benefits:
⦁ 29 days holiday inc stats
⦁ 3% Pension Contribution

What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@weareworkforce.co.uk
⦁ Immediate starts are available!

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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Key deliverables for the Lead for Education and Skills Development are: - Work in collaboration with Head of Education and People Development, Associate Director for Education Learning and Culture, and the Lead for People Development, to scope, research and design a potential change to provision that best benefit the service, our colleagues and the trust. - Support the Head of Education and People Development in the evolution of, and then lead on the implementation of a GHNHSFT Education and People Development strategy, paying special attention to the creation of new opportunities and service improvements that will enhance staff and learner experience. - Lead on nursing and ODP preceptorship within the organisation and work collaboratively with preceptorship leads for other professions to ensure the effective implementation, operation and monitoring of policy, national standards, guidelines and trust requirements. - Lead on ensuring maintenance and renewal of the national Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark - Lead on the design of a clinical induction for our non-medical clinical workforce that aims to ensure our colleagues are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills relevant to their job role upon completion of supernumerary periods, working collaboratively with workforce leaders - Lead clinical skill training provision encouraging innovation, efficiency, and growth within this portfolio - Lead the manual handling service education provision, encouraging efficiency and innovation, and work collaboratively with stakeholders such as the Head of Corporate Risk, Health & Safety to support manual handling deliverables not directly linked to education. - Support the manual handling lead in attendance and reporting into the Health and Safety Committee. - Lead the resuscitation service education provision, ranging from basic to advanced programmes in both adult and paediatrics. - Support the resuscitation manager in attendance and reporting into the Deteriorating patient and Resuscitation Committee (DPRC) - Lead on identifying and delivering on income generation opportunities within the education and skills service - Monitor compliance of moving and handling and resuscitation statutory and mandatory training, identifying required actions to improve compliance and evaluating impact. - Evaluation of impact of all provision within the education and skills service. - Ensure all education and skills provision has a regularly reviewed training needs analysis, is up-to-date, evidence based, and relevant for colleagues. - Monitor Key Performance Indicators, identifying required actions in achieving and reporting these to the Head of Education and People Development - Manage policy review schedule and lead on policy review and development relevant to service - Lead on managing and mitigating relevant risks on the trusts risk register.

We are looking at appointing a talented teacher with proven outstanding practice to work in one of our schools. You will be able to plan and teach exciting lessons to captivate children and promote good learning. This post would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a positive, 'can-do' attitude. This is a full-time permanent role.
We are looking for someone who will form positive relationships with children, parents and outside agencies to support them and continue to develop the outstanding provision that has been established.
Key responsibilities:

- Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all- Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
- Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
- Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Driving Instructor Position available in Gloucester.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Description:

The Lead Teacher of DT in Food and Nutrition is an exciting addition to the Gloucester academy team.

The Department:

The successful candidate will lead the Food and Nutrition team with the DT department to ensure exceptional results at Key Stage 4. The Lead Teacher of DT in Food and Nutrition will also coordinate the offer of enrichment activities which will include after school cooking clubs. The school is investing heavily into Food and Nutrition and this is a chance for an ambitious person to build the profile of Hospitality and Catering within the Academy and local area.

The department has a modern student kitchen and an experienced and dedicated technician. The current Hospitality & Catering Lead teaches KS4 and three other experienced teachers teach KS3.

Curriculum:

At Gloucester Academy, we recognise the importance of Food and Nutrition, and Hospitality and Catering, and the role it has to play in developing students’ cultural awareness, confidence and teamwork skills. Our food curriculum is both hands-on and academically rigorous in order to provide all students with the theoretical and practical knowledge that underpins the production of food. We have a shared curriculum and shared planning in dedicated PD time which is protected in the timetable.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Job Purpose:

• To create an appropriate working environment which promotes students’: Health; Safety; Enjoyment and Achievement; Positive Contributions; Economic Well-being; International Perspective.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Childcare Voucher scheme
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please download the recruitment pack for further information, all call a member of the team for more information and to organise a visit to the school.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Interviews will be conducted on the week on Monday 25th November 2024, date to be confirmed.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

The successful candidate will be committed to team working, a highly resilient and self-motivated individual who is determined to add value to the organisation and is committed to our vision and standards. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. Any request will be set against genuine operational requirements and limitations and it is not obligatory for a manager to accede to the request. Please note that all candidates who declare themselves on their application form to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted in accordance with the Trusts Two Ticks Pledge on disability. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

To work as part of a team to implement the E-Rostering system across all staff groups within the Trust. To provide system support to all Departments across the Trust by participating in the help desk duties. Has responsibility to assist the Operational Support Manager in the management of identified processes across the service. To deliver on-going training programmes to all staff groups, either face to face classroom style or virtually. To assist with E-Rostering project support where required in an administrative capacity. To identify and document system processes and SOP's to support with the teams knowledge base and development. Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec for full details.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama to cover maternity leave from 13th January 2025. This position is full-time and is suitable for both ECTs and applicants with previous teaching experience. For the right candidate, there is also the possibility of a TLR2(b) allowance for management responsibility of the Drama Department.

The successful candidate will have:

• a passion for education;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• the ability to inspire and motivate others;
• the ability to be effective as a leader and as a member of a team;
• a clear understanding of the nature of and how to promote effective learning in drama;
• a track record of successful student outcomes across the key stages;
• a commitment to comprehensive education and supporting every child to achieve high standards;
• energy, resilience, a sense of humour and the determination to see things through.

For further details, please see the attached information for applicants about the Drama Department. For a wider appreciation of the school, please see the school website.

What the school offers its staff

We are a large comprehensive school of 1525 students with 265 in the Sixth Form. KLB is a high performing school and sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area. The school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5. The school is part of the School Rebuilding Programme. In our case, it is a partial rebuild which has included the replacement of both our Languages and DT blocks. For full details and a wider appreciation of the school, please see our website.

We are committed to providing high quality professional development and the opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience through our CPD programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory full enhanced DBS and barred list, prohibition order, identity and qualifications checks.