Job Title: Catering Lead Teacher

Reports To: Head Teacher/Deputy Head Teacher

Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, Greater Manchester

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, term-time only
Not suitable for Newly Qualified Teachers

This is an exciting time to join Reddish Hall as we expand our provision with the opening of The Hive, our new vocational unit.

About Reddish Hall School

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for children with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of children who have a diagnosis of ASC.  Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. 

We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our schools and homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Purpose of Job:

1. To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head Teacher;
2. Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in Catering;
3. Contribute to the development and / or implementation of Catering policy and procedure;
4. Have lead responsibility for Catering across the school and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
5. Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings;
6. In consultation with the Head Teacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
7. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

What we can offer you

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Free school meals

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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