Teacher of Food, Hospitality and Catering
Job Ref No. ECC5405-485 | Position Type: Teacher | Pay Range: TBC
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/05/2025 Midnight | Date of Interviews: TBC
Role Overview
West Hatch is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised, and motivated teacher to join our successful DT team in the Food & Hospitality Department. The candidate should be able to teach Food, Hospitality, and Textiles at KS3 and KS4. Currently, the department offers Food and Textiles at Year 7 on a carousel structure, with Year 8 and 9 experiencing a combination of Hospitality and Catering lessons that lead into our KS4 Technical award in Hospitality and Catering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the further development and delivery of these courses.
Support and Resources
You will be working with, and supported by, a team of experienced and passionate staff. The faculty boasts modern, well-resourced teaching environments, recent department expansion, and knowledgeable technicians. The post is suitable for both experienced practitioners and ECT teachers.
Benefits
* Access to a newly built sports hall with a fully fitted gym for staff use
* Swimming pool available for staff use
* Banked cover scheme for term-time days off
* Focus on staff workload and wellbeing, including regular wellbeing meetings
* Minimal marking expectations
* Additional CPD day for marking mock internal examinations
* Laptops provided; flexible working options outside school hours
* Paid development opportunities within and across departments
Additional Information
Further details can be found in the information pack on our website. We value building strong relationships with students and supporting their success outside of school.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Application Process
Visit our website at www.westhatch.net for more details and the application form. For additional information, contact recruitment@westhatch.net. Early applications are encouraged as we review applications on receipt.
About the School
West Hatch is a thriving, oversubscribed, innovative school with above-average results, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We value positive attitudes and proactive colleagues who enrich our community. We support teacher development and leadership growth.
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Daniel Leonard
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT
Telephone: 020 85048216
Email: recruitment@westhatch.net
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