Hospitality and Catering Teacher - Maternity Cover

Summary:

Hospitality and Catering Teacher - Maternity Cover opportunity available at a school in Sheffield.

About the School:

A school in Sheffield is part of a high-performing trust, known for academic excellence and a strong commitment to pupil progress. The school fosters a culture of collaboration, high standards, and a clear focus on improving outcomes for all students.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Hospitality and Catering Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on student learning and development while working in a supportive and high-achieving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality hospitality and catering lessons that inspire and engage students.
• Develop and implement a curriculum that supports student progress and meets key performance targets.
• Work collaboratively with the technology team to enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Participate in instructional coaching and lesson observations to continuously improve teaching methods.
• Uphold and promote the school’s warm/strict approach to behaviour and learning.
• Support the development of a knowledge-based, academic curriculum with clear pedagogical strategies.
• Contribute to the marking policy and assessment cycle to ensure effective student progress.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with experience in hospitality and catering.
• Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes at Key Stage 4.
• Commitment to raising student achievement and improving life chances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and take on collaborative responsibilities.

Preferred

• Experience with instructional coaching and lesson observations.
• Familiarity with bookletised curriculum approaches and academic content development.
• Experience with visualisers and high-level questioning techniques.
• Background in developing and implementing behaviour policies and warm/strict principles.
• Experience in managing workload effectively through marking and assessment strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary according to teachers' pay scales.
• Temporary contract at 0.8FTE, covering a one-year maternity leave.
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing, supportive school environment.