Teacher of HE, Health and Social Care, and Hospitality to A Level
(This is a full-time permanent post from 1 September 2024)
Please number and detail each criteria in turn on your application form in Section 7.
Essential Criteria
1. An Honours Degree (2:2 level or above) in Home Economics or Food Nutrition or another related subject. Please explain significance.
2. A secondary level teaching qualification in a Home Economics or related subject as recognised by the Department of Education by 30th August 2024.
3. A written statement of how you can support the College’s integrated and inclusive ethos.
4. Experience of teaching A Level Health and Social Care (teaching practice is acceptable).
5. Experience of teaching GCSE Child Development (teaching practice is acceptable).
6. Competence in the use of ICT in the classroom to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
7. Ability and willingness to contribute to the extra- curricular life of the school, such as cookery club and/or sport.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of teaching BTEC Hospitality (teaching practice is acceptable).
The Board of Governors reserves the right to refine the criteria for shortlisting purposes.
The subject teacher will also be required to act as a form teacher.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend and or adjust this role of responsibility, in consultation with the member of staff, to reflect the changing needs of the college.
Home Economics Department
The Home Economics Department is currently one of the largest departments in the school with a suite of 3 Home Economics labs and associated resource spaces. There are six full-time permanent teaching members of the HE Department and one part time teacher. The subject is taught throughout the school to Key Stage 4.
The Department is led by a Head of Department, working alongside an Assistant Head of Department and is well supported by one technician.
Home Economics is a compulsory part of the KS3 curriculum. At KS4 students have the choice of GCSE Home Economics, GCSE Child Development, GCSE Health and Social Care and Occupational Studies related to Home Economics/Childcare.
The Home Economics Department has led educational visits and invited in guest speakers.
Home Economics has always been considered an important part of the curriculum for all students in the College. We also offer A Level Nutrition and Food Science, along with single and double award Applied A Level Health and Social Care in Sixth Form.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a positive contribution to a department within a school which has always been innovative about the curriculum and teaching and learning delivery on offer to the students.
The Home Economics Department is well equipped with ICT facilities, including a suite of computers, interactive whiteboards, Apple TVs and teacher iPads and Surface Pro’s; all students in Years 8 to 14 also have their own iPad for teaching and learning.
The closing date for completed and signed application forms is Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 1pm.
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Application forms should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Lagan College, 44 Manse Road. Belfast BT8 6SA.