Head of Food and Nutrition
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School:
Newcastle High School for Girls -
Location:
Newcastle -
Salary:
£44,517 - £53,000 on the Middle Leader (ML1) GDST Salary Scale -
Hours:
Full-time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
7th May 2024
Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA
Permanent – Full-time Required from September 2024
Salary: Range from £44,517 – £53,000 on the Middle Leader (ML1) GDST Salary Scale
Subject to qualifications and experience
Pension – New employees to GDST will have membership of GDST Flexible Pension Plan
The application process must be completed by our online portal. Please click on link below:
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Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and confident leader to take on the Head of Food and Nutrition from September 2024.
This is an opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and passion to grow a Food Technology department and play role in the schools’ longer-term vision. Food Technology is a popular option subject currently being taught at GCSE.
In September 2024, we are looking to bring Food Technology into Year 9, with a longer plan of introducing the subject into Year 7 and 8, as part of the schools longer commitment to developing STEM across the curriculum.
Full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the information pack and job description.
We offer:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
- Free parking available for school staff.
- Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
- Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
- Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 (12 noon). Interviews will take place on week commencing 13th May 2024. Applicants will be advised of the interview date in due course and must be available for an in-person interview on this date.
The NHSG and GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
Supporting documents
GDST Flexible Pension Plan - Booklet School Information Booklet Job DescriptionNewcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle High School for Girls is one of the North East’s leading independent girls’ day schools. Founded in 2014 following the merger of two very long standing predecessor schools, NHSG is a state-of-the-art, modern school with a tradition and history stemming back almost 150 years.
We are an all through school (ages 3-18) with around 250 girls in the Junior School and 450 in the Senior School, including 150 in the Sixth Form, who, together with around 150 staff, make up a friendly and welcoming community.
The Junior and Senior Schools occupy their own separate campuses around a mile apart and the role will require working at both locations. Our two campuses are situated within the suburban, leafy, areas of Jesmond and Sandyford, both with excellent transport links to the Tyne & Wear Metro and bus services from across the region.
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