Woodbrook Vale School
Leicestershire
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
01 December 2025
Apply by:
26 October 2025
Job overview
Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
To cover Maternity Leave (MPS/UPS)
Full time (Part time may be considered)
Required from 1st December 2025 (a later start could be considered), a colleague to join our excellent ADT Faculty with an ability and desire to make the learning of Food Preparation and Nutrition vibrant, accessible and enjoyable, as well as helping students across the age and ability range to achieve great grades. We can also provide support for Early Careers Framework teachers if appropriate.
Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and over-subscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated "good" school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school's success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.
The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to 'aspire, enjoy, and succeed'. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education and we were recently quoted as being one of the leading schools in the country for character education.
We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction. The school regularly provides internal opportunities for TLRs, both permanent and temporary and believes in bringing on new talent.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please download the full details and application form from:
If you require any further information about the post, please contact: Paul Hynes, Deputy Headteacher on
Please email your completed application and covering letter to Kerry Miller, HR Administrator:
Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025 6pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
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About Woodbrook Vale School
Woodbrook Vale School
Grasmere Road, Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2ST
United Kingdom
Woodbrook Vale is a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 school situated in the south of Loughborough. We were rated as 'Good' during our most recent Ofsted inspection, with many outstanding features highlighted. Ofsted reported that students make good progress and skills in reading, writing and mathematics are strongly promoted across a range of subjects.
The school is inclusive in its outlook, and innovative in its engagement with students, parents/carers, and the wider community. Together we aspire to provide a safe, caring and calm learning environment where every person matters, where no child is left behind and where every child has an opportunity to succeed.
We have a strong commitment to ensuring that the learner is at the heart of everything we do, as epitomised by our school motto: "Aspire Enjoy Succeed".
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