Salary: MPS / UPS depending on experience

Hours of work: Full-time (part-time applications will also be considered)

We have an exciting opportunity for a kind, curious and hardworking individual to join our teaching team as a Teacher of Food and Nutrition.   You will deliver high quality lessons to students as part of our core and GCSE curriculum, as well as providing excellent pastoral support through our vertical tutoring programme.

Northstowe Secondary College was built in 2019 and is the cornerstone of the Northstowe Learning Community, an all-through school from 2024, catering for students aged 4-19. We are also lucky enough to have the Martin Bacon Academy, an area Special School, on our campus that also caters for children aged 4-19. Northstowe Secondary College opened to just 71 students but is now over-subscribed with students in Years 7-11.  In September 2024, Northstowe Primary School opened with its first intake of Reception aged children and our Sixth Form Provision welcomed its first young adults into Year 12. The secondary school has grown year on year, and it will continue to grow until it reaches its full capacity of 1,800 places for students aged 11-16, with a further 400 places available for sixth form students.

You will be part of an experienced and growing team of teaching and support staff working to create an inclusive, innovative and aspirational learning environment for the young people and families within the community we serve.

 The Opportunity

 ·          To join our established but growing team of teaching and support staff

·          To contribute to the educational outcomes of young people in our community

·          Collaboration and training opportunities within Meridian Trust

The ideal candidate will

 ·         Be a qualified teacher with a good track record

·         Be knowledgeable around child protection and safeguarding matters

·          Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude 

·          Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity 

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

How to apply:

Please submit an application form and a letter of application /supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for NLC.  In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.  If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sarah Wakerley, HR Officer on recruitment@northstowesc.org

Closing date for applications is: Monday, 13th January 2025 (by 8am).  However, early applications are encouraged, and candidates will be shortlisted for interview as they apply.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.