The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Role Profile
Salary
Leadership 3-5Contract
Full Time, PermanentRequired
1st September 2025About the role:
‘Pupils have benefited from raised expectations of what they can achieve’. (Ofsted 2024)
‘There is a broad and well-considered curriculum… Pupils are now doing well.’ (Ofsted 2024)
‘Attendance has improved significantly.’ (Ofsted 2024)
We are looking for an experienced food technology specialist to lead our highly committed Technology Faculty. At Key Stage 3 Technology operates on a carousel system. All students study a minimum of three of the following subjects: Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics. They also enjoy two fortnightly lessons in Art and Design. At Key Stage 4, we offer: Food Preparation and Nutrition, 3D Design, Textile Design and Art, Craft and Design (Pearson). Technology—especially Food Preparation and Nutrition—remains a consistently popular options choice and resources are first class. They include 2 specialist food rooms, a design classroom, a ceramics studio with 2 kilns and 3 art studios.
The successful candidate will be required to teach Food Technology up to and including G.C.S.E.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome. To make an appointment please contact Catherine Downes, Executive Headteacher’s P.A:
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further Information
Closing Date
Interview Date
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy on the email address provided below.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email addressed to Mrs C Downes, Headteachers PA on:
Email:This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.
Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.
Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.
We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.