What is the job role?

Full Time Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition - Finham Park 2 

(Preferably with other subjects, such as Technology)

1.0FTE (25 hours)

Grade - ECT / TMS / UPS

Fixed Term – 12 months

Reliant upon T-Level numbers – to be reviewed after September 2023

Starting September 2023

Finham Park 2 is an exciting co-educational academy in Coventry that opened in September 2015. Already a popular choice with local parents, we are significantly over-subscribed with a full cohort of Year 7 to 13 students. Our students are smart, thoughtful, inquisitive, well-behaved and polite.

The school was set up by leaders from the ‘Outstanding’ (2015) Finham Park School and we moved into our newly refurbished building in September 2016. We are proud to be part of and supported by the Finham Park Multi Academy Trust.

Already a ‘good’ school (Ofsted 2018), our aim is to not only be ‘outstanding’ but ‘world class’. Finham Park 2 is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 based in west Coventry.  Our school is built on traditional values- pride, respect and responsibility, and we have high expectations of both students and staff.  Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students.  There is particular regard to outstanding achievement for all students whatever their academic starting point and a commitment to lifelong learning for all stakeholders.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition who has a passion for teaching and learning.  This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated professional with an ambitious vision for the subject.

We would encourage any potential candidates to speak to Andrew Hartshorn, Subject leader and food teacher to discuss the role and especially T level in the first instance via email at a.hartshorn@finhampark2.co.uk.

This role would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an outstanding NQT who wants to work in a leading Academy focused on ensuring that all students achieve or exceed their potential. This is an exciting department with fantastic facilities and resources, exciting schemes of learning.

So if you have a passion for cooking and want to work in a department with unapologetically high standards then get in touch, if however fruit salads and fairy cakes are your thing, then we’re probably not for you.

The successful candidate will join an established team, where our teachers are committed to delivering a high quality, lively and interesting curriculum to challenge and inspire all of our students.

Please see below an application form to download. Completed application forms to be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 20th March 2023 at 9:00am

Interview date: TBC

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2022 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council