Job Overview
We are looking for a passionate and inspirational to join our team to cover a period of maternity leave, to deliver KS3 Food Technology and KS4 Hospitality and Catering.
Alder Community High School is a popular, oversubscribed, local authority-maintained school situated in Gee Cross, Hyde to the east of Manchester and is close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
Being Part Of The Alder Team, You Will Receive
The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
An extensive package of CPD.
Comprehensive support for ECTs, including mentoring and additional CPD.
A stimulating and friendly working environment.
Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
A staff laptop and your own teaching room.
Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
No expectation to remain on site outside of directed time.
Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce teacher workload.
If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Get in touch to arrange a visit
For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.
Safeguarding is central to everything we do
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.
This position is to cover a period of maternity leave for up to one year, starting in Autumn 2025 (date to be confirmed)
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 14th July #J-18808-Ljbffr