Teacher of Food and Nutrition at HGS

Teacher of Food and Nutrition

HulmeGrammarSchool

Thank you for your interest in working with us here at Hulme.

This pack will give you plenty of information about the school and about the role. There is no substitute however for coming to visit us and I look forward to welcoming you to Hulme in person should you be successful in being shortlisted. If you think that visiting the school will help you in deciding to apply then please do not hesitate to contact HR to arrange a visit.

If, having read this, and after looking carefully over the job description and person specification, you would be interested in applying for this role then we would love to hear from you.

I honestly think that this is one of the most brilliant schools around, and if you’d like to work with me and the great team here at Hulme, then I encourage you to throw your hat into the ring.

MrTonyOulton Principal

Future focused since 1611

TheHulmeTrustwasgivenpermission tosupportlocaleducationalprojects, andtheOldhamHulmeGrammar Schoolswerefounded

OldhamGrammar Schoolopened

InJune,10,000evacueesfrom GuernseyarrivedinEngland with manybeingwelcomedintothehomes ofOldham withanumbercontinuing theireducationatHulme Theybecame knownasTheGuernseyBoys,and wouldnotreturnhomefor5years

Manyoftheschool’spupils,bothboysand girls,volunteeredtheirservicestoWorld WarI.71studentsand1staffmemberwere recordedtohavelosttheirlives,withthe majoritybeingkilledinactionattheSomme

Thefirstpupilsenteredthenew schoolbuildingson1stMay,with theofficialopeningbeingdoneby EarlSpenceron30th

TheCentenaryLibrarywasopened,and wasbuilttoreflectthechangingneedsof pupils complementingtheadvancesmade throughouttheschooltoequippupilsfor thechallengesofhighereducationand employmentandtopreparethemtobecome adultcitizensinthenewmillennium

A£500,000ScienceCentre wasopenedbyoneofthe world’sleadingsurgeons,and Hulmeoldboy DrDavidNott

Duetotherapidriseofindustryin Oldhamitwasdeemedtheschool wasinanunsuitablepartoftown, anditeventuallyclosedin1867

Theschoolwasflourishingwith numbersgrowing,soalargethree storeyextensionwasconstructed andtheGirls’Schoolwasopened

Theschoolrapidlyexpanded:the Estcourtbuildingwasopenedforuse bytheGirls’JuniorSchool;followed byadedicatedsciencebuilding in1959 andin1969Thornycroft building aspaceforSixthForm studentsandartdepartments

TheBoys’andGirls’Schools weremerged,bringingthem undertheleadershipofone Principal,withNurseryandSixth Formbeingco-educational

January–AnewPrincipal, TonyOulton wasappointed, withanexcitingvisionforthe futureoftheschool

September–OHGSbecomes HulmeGrammarSchool HGS welcomesthefirstcohortof co-educationYear7s

Why choose Hulme

We believe in the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity Our dedicated teachers are passionate about igniting the spark within each student, encouraging them to question, explore, and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond theclassroom

We inspire a passion for life-long learningthroughabroadandbalanced curriculum, designed and led by subjectexperts AsaGoogleReference School, we embrace the advances of technology, acknowledging the opportunities that it presents for the schoolandourstudents

We harness the goodwill, success and experienceofouralumnitobenefitour current students. Our mentorship scheme in the Sixth Form is one way weworkwithpastHulmeians,allowing current students to gain advice, supportandexperience

Ourtoppriorityisnurturingeachpupil, helpingthemsafely,happilyand successfullynavigatetheirwaythrough life.WithateamofPastoralLeads,Heads ofYear,FormTutors,MentalHealthLeads andprofessionalCounsellorsworking together,outstandingpastoralcareisin ourDNA

A staggering array of clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities help students broaden their horizons and build qualities such as leadership, resilience,collaborationandempathy

It’s always the right time to join Hulme Pupils join us at a range of entrypoints,fromstartingPre-Prepat theageof2andstayingwithusright throughtoSixthFormat18,ourdoors arealwaysopentonewstudents Staff benefit from working in a throughschool which takes the very youngest andnurturesthemtomaturitytoSixth Formandbeyond

Hulme stands in the North West of Englandasabeaconofhighacademic standards and exceptional pastoral care, offering a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to realisetheirpotential

A truly diverse, inclusive and multicultural community of staff and students Everyone is free to be themselvesatHulme

Hulmeisalargeschool,spreadover10 buildingsandfacilities,meaningweare wellequippedtoofferawiderangeof opportunities However, we are small enough to offer personalised support to each and every student, ensuring they are known and treated as an individual

A Hulme education

The education we offer here is deliberately broad and balanced because we believe that balance and breadth will best set students up to be successful in their future studies, the workplace and life generally. We’re unapologetically academic but committed to delivering so much more than good exam results, as important as they are. Hulme Grammar is not your typical independent school and certainly not the sort of school critics of the sector - many of whom have never darkened the doors of an independent school - have in mind when they talk about one.

Our students

Students recognise that they are fortunate enough to have access to a Hulme education but this is no bastion of privilege. Many of our parents are making daily sacrifices to send their children to us because they want the very best quality education for them. We take the responsibility that comes with providing their children’s education very seriously.

The students here are grounded, well-rounded, socially minded, determined to make the most of the opportunities here and ambitious to make the world a better place. They are also huge fun! It’s our role to prepare them for life beyond school, ready to take the big wide world by storm when they leave us. A career in education is by no means a walk in the park.

At Hulme, staff are ambitious for the pupils to be successful and work hard to help them fulfil their full potential. That’s sometimes tiring but is also hugely rewarding and there are a number of benefits to working here.

Benefits to working at Hulme include free staff lunches and refreshments throughout the day; free use of the swimming pool for staff, and opportunities for staff to get together socially, for example at end-of-term special lunches. We take teaching and learning seriously and have a staff group that meets regularly to share ideas and explore the latest ideas arising from education research.

And because we recognise that life is sometimes tough and because we are committed to promoting the good mental health and well-being of our employees, we operate policies and procedures that ensure this as well as free access to counselling services.

HGS operates its own pay scale for teachers. Teachers are enrolled in a direct contribution pension scheme administered by Aviva Insurance, where the employer contribution is 20.4%, inclusive of death in service benefit.

The role Teacher of Food and Nutrition

at Hulme Grammar School

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team as a Food Preparation and Nutrition teacher for Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, maintaining a conducive learning environment, and preparing students for examinations.

This role involves coordinating departmental activities, marking pupil work, and participating in school events such as consultation evenings, Open Mornings, and Speech Day. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school and support the pastoral care of students as a form tutor. Participation in professional development and adherence to school policies on safeguarding and student welfare are also essential.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Maintenance of discipline and an atmosphere which is conducive to learning during lessons.

Teaching of Food Preparation and Nutrition to students throughout the senior schools from Years 7 to 13 in line with the schemes of work and subject specifications as adopted within the department.

Co-ordinating the work of the members of the department.

Being familiar with all the subject requirements for Public Examinations and ensuring proper preparation of the pupils for them; organising the moderation of non-exam assesments.

Preparation and presentation of lessons of suitable content, level and interest to engage pupils throughout the age range.

Setting of homework tasks in line with the homework timetable as prescribed by the senior management of the school.

Marking of pupils' work.

Keeping records of the standard achieved by pupils in their work.

Grading of pupils and writing of reports on pupils as required by the senior management of the school

Attendance at consultation evenings with parents as required by the senior management of the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Attending departmental trips after completing adequate risk assessments.

Setting and marking of examinations and controlled assessment work.

Preparing and mounting appropriate corridor and classroom displays of pupils’ work.

Attendance at the Open Morning to speak to parents and prospective pupils, as well as assisting with departmental preparation for this event.

Keeping up to date with developments in the subject.

Attendance at relevant courses to develop skills and knowledge appropriate to the teaching of the subject.

Attendance at meetings as required by senior managers.

Acting as form tutor and taking responsibility for the pastoral care of the pupils in the form.

Attendance at assemblies with the form for whom they are responsible.

Attendance at the annual Speech Day.

Supervisory duties during break and/or lunchtime

Playing a part in the extra-curricular life of the department and school.

Undertaking additional administrative tasks as required by the Head of Department.

Provide support for the head of department in the day to day running of the department.

Attendance at meetings as required by the Head of Department and senior managers.

You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Principal requires from time to time.

This is a permanent role with a competitive salary dependent on experience. Full or part-time applications will be considered.

Completed applications must be emailed to hr@hulmegrammar.org or posted to the HR department, Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham OL8 4BX.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Friday 7 June 2024.

Applicants shortlisted before 17:00 on Wednesday 22 May will be invited to interview on Friday 24 May 2024. The remaining interviews will take place w/c 10 June 2024.

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to interview before the closing deadline.

Essential Desirable

Qualifications Honours degree in Food or a Food-related subject

Initial Teacher Training Qualification

Post-graduate certificate in education

Experience

Experience of teaching Food up to and including level 2 standard.

Experience of teaching Food up to and including level 3 standard.

A record of successful achievement in teaching GCSE and A-level students.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to lead by example.

The ability to function as an integral member of a teaching team.

Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject to teach effectively up to level 2 standard.

The ability to adopt a variety of teaching techniques.

The ability to use a variety of ICT techniques effectively in teaching.

An awareness of recent developments in Food teaching.

Personal competencies and qualities

Specification

Essential Desirable

Motivation to work with children and young people.

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.

Interest in and enthusiasm for food and cooking.

Ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and accurately in speech and in writing.

Good organisation and time management skills.

Willingness to adopt and to share new ideas.

Ability to collaborate with team members.

Cheerfulness, friendliness and good humour.

Willingness to be actively involved in the extra-curricular life of the department. Highly enthusiastic about cooking with young people. The ability to enthuse young people in the classroom.