Teacher of Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition (Priory School)

Job introduction

About the role

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Teacher of Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Required from September 2025 (fixed term until 31.08.26)

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring Teacher of Technology, full-time FTE from September 2025.

Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition sit within the Technology faculty and benefit from a whole school ethos where the creative subjects are highly valued. This translates into a generous allocation of curriculum time. Design Technology and Food Preparation and Nutrition are both very popular subjects at KS4. We are fortunate to have a range of up-to-date resources and facilities to support the delivery of the subject including 3D printers, 2D design software, and a laser cutter. Our teaching kitchens were renovated in 2017. We have two full time technicians to support the delivery of both these subject areas.

Our KS4 offer includes, GCSE Design Technology, GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and GCSE Art Textiles, and BTEC Home Cooking Skills. Our exam results are consistently good, and we aspire to increase the range of courses that we offer at KS4. We are proud of the success that our SEND students experience in our subject area. Inclusive teaching is a strong feature of our department. The school is proud of its outstanding CPD program, and you will be encouraged to develop your career both within the subject area, and within the wider school community.

The successful applicant will: 

• have a commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire and challenge students
• develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body
• have an excellent knowledge of, and ability to apply current Health and Safety good practice in technology teaching
• have a proven track record of impacting upon students' learning
• have the ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4. Food Preparation and Nutrition at KS3
• have ability to use a range of CAD software
• have a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments
• have excellent interpersonal skills. 
• hold the attributes to be a strong form tutor
• hold Qualified Teacher Status.

The salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 to £49,084.  Applications from experienced and early career teachers are encouraged. 

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk under menu, Join Us, Staff Vacancies.   For any queries please contact the Personnel Officer, Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2XN. Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or e-mail: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk or post to Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN.   We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date for receipt of application forms is:  Monday 3^rd March 2025

Working pattern: Full-time, fixed term
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.