Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6 / UPS + TLR 2a £3526.40

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026

Purpose:

We are looking for a dynamic lead teacher of Hospitality and Catering who will be our next Second in Faculty, able to teach Hospitality and Catering/Food at KS3 and 4, also assisting the Head of Faculty in leading across the disciplines of Art, Product Design, Graphics, and Computing.

As our Second in ADT, you will deliver a broad and relevant curriculum, lead across various disciplines and establish a positive learning experience where students of all abilities achieve their full academic potential. You will share our commitment to raising standards of attainment, closing gaps between groups of students and fostering an environment where students are inspired and empowered for life. You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to coach a wonderful team of staff, communicate effectively with parents and bring a firm belief that every child in our diverse community can succeed

Duties (further details in the attached application pack):

• Deliver high-standard lessons that follow designated programmes of study and lead contributions to new curriculum developments.
• Lead across all faculty subjects with a specific focus on teaching Hospitality and Catering at Key Stage 4.
• Support the Head of Faculty in coaching the staff team and developing an inspirational curriculum.
• Establish a positive learning experience to help students of varying ages and abilities achieve their full academic potential.
• Monitor, assess and report on student attendance, progress, development and attainment.
• Raise standards of attainment and contribute to closing gaps between different groups of students.
• Maintain discipline and a subject-focused learning environment in accordance with the school's Ready to Learn and behaviour policies.
• Interpret and produce accurate data to establish effective interventions to raise achievement.
• Communicate regularly and productively with parents and carers regarding student progress, behaviour and development.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.