St Joseph's College Reading - Subject Lead: Food & Nutrition

Berkshire
St Joseph's College Reading
Full-time

Summary

St Joseph's College is seeking to recruit a Subject Lead: Food & Nutrition for September 2025 or January 2026.

Detail

We require an inspirational and forward-thinking Subject Lead: Food & Nutrition to teach pupils from Year 7 to 11 from September 2025 or January 2026. The position is full-time although staff interested in a job share are welcome to apply. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. A position of pastoral responsibility may be available for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will seek to encourage students to leave the College with an enthusiasm and interest in the subject. At GCSE, we currently follow the AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition syllabus and lessons at St Joseph’s College are varied and practically based with small group sizes.

This is an exciting time to become part of our dynamic team. Situated in the heart of Reading, St Joseph’s College is the leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Berkshire. For us, success is about more than just exam results or awards. We celebrate each pupil as an individual, and aspire for them to leave St Joseph’s as mature and confident citizens, ready to tackle life head on with energy and vigour.

You will combine an inspiring approach to teaching with excellent communication skills, a passion for the subject and a commitment to promoting high standards. You will be fully supportive of the College Catholic tradition and expected to contribute to the full life of the School.

For further details about the school please visit our website http://www.sjcr.org.uk or contact our HR Coordinator. Applicants for this post need to complete the application form and return it together with a covering letter to recruitment@sjcr.org.uk or alternatively sent by post to Mrs Guest, HR Coordinator, St Joseph’s College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5JT. Electronic application is encouraged and preferred.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2 June 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.