Instructor Food Technology

Salary: £27,663 - £37,875 plus Community Homes Allowance of £2,895 and Secure Unit Allowance of £3,020 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri

Contract: Permanent

Are you resilient and empathetic, with the ability to inspire positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage? Do you have a good understanding of child and adolescent development, a restorative approach and relevant experience? If the answer’s yes, the role of Food Technology Instructor at Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home could be right for you.

At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18. They are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others. You will lead a team of care practitioners who have a vital role in the daily lives and long‑term outlook for the vulnerable young people at Adel Beck, who may have complex needs and display challenging behaviours.

Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions. We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk‑taking behaviour, exploitation and offending.

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds . We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.

As an Instructor of Food Technology, you will be expected to take responsibility to give instruction and learning in vocational training in your subject area/s within the Home’s Education facility, ensuring a high quality of training that meets with Education standards and requirements.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with the personal qualities to connect with and inspire vulnerable children and young people. You must be able to:

• set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• promote good progress and outcomes by students
• demonstrate good subject and vocational training curriculum knowledge
• plan and deliver well‑structured lessons
• adapt delivery to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• make accurate and productive use of assessment
• manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• fulfil wider professional responsibilities inc. providing guidance and direction to support staff within education and contributing to the wider aspects of the centre’s practice.

• Level 4 or above Education and Training qualification
• ability to plan and deliver high quality lessons that meet the individual needs of all our students
• ability to provide high quality assessment and feedback that promotes student progress
• understanding of child and adolescent development
• understanding of restorative and trauma‑informed practice
• knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and child protection and safeguarding principles
• experience of teaching in a residential childcare/education environment or of teaching in a SEND/SEMH provision
• experience of supporting children or young people with complex and challenging behaviour to engage with education activities

You’ll be part of a supportive team which has your wellbeing and professional development re’s no greater job satisfaction than seeing the difference you make every day to the lives of children and young people.

• JNC instructor pay scale, alongside teachers’ terms and conditions plus additional allowances
• funding for you to study for relevant qualifications
• ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care
• a clear career path for the right candidates through the team structure, with potential for progression
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Before applying please read the job description and employee specification carefully. To apply you…