Food & Nutrition Teacher - Brooklands Campus - Maternity Cover

Walton High is looking for a dynamic teacher of  Food & Nutrition with a genuine passion for the subject and a real zest for teaching and learning. You would join a fast-paced and energetic team, who are generous with their time and enjoy sharing resources and expertise.  The Brooklands campus has a  state of the art professional training kitchen  and everything you need to bring your classes to life.  

We are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach outstanding lessons.

You will have the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse different types of learners and to work productively as part of a team. Our students are looking for a teacher with passion for their subject, drive and creativity.

Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development for all colleagues.

Walton High opened in 1999 with 120 Year 8 students.  Since then the school has grown significantly and now has over 2,000 students on roll, including 300+ Post 16.  The school has an excellent reputation and is consistently oversubscribed.  

In November 2016, Walton High expanded onto a second campus at Brooklands which is only two and half miles from the original Walnut Tree Campus.  Each campus now has over 1,500 students in Years 7-11 and a considerable Post-16.

Walton High is a dual campus school. 

In return, we will offer you:

•  A professional and supportive team

•   A personalised approach to continuing professional development

•   A role in a school that has a clear vision for improving outcomes for students

•   Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

•     An inclusive and collaborative approach.

•     Students with a positive attitude and a willingness to succeed

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes.  We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a ​5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. 

Walton High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.