Job Overview

Les Quennevais School is seeking a new Head of Food and Nutrition (SA2) The successful candidate will have a strong background in Food Science or a related discipline, with the confidence and experience to lead, inspire and develop colleagues within the department.

You will be passionate about securing excellent academic outcomes while nurturing curiosity, independence, and high‑level practical skills in students. At Les Quennevais, we are committed to supporting and investing in our staff through high‑quality professional development, ensuring our teachers remain at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning.

Les Quennevais is a high performing co-educational fully inclusive 11-16 state school situated in the west of the island.  The school moved into new buildings five years ago and has two generous sized practical rooms, two theory rooms and a large preparation area.  Both rooms are exceptionally well equipped and the department benefits from the support of a full time technician.  All Key Stage 3 students study Food and Nutrition and the subject is a popular option choice at Key Stage 4. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Food and  Nutrition or a closely related subject. 
• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• Genuine passion for Food and Nutrition and a desire to inspire students through high quality teaching and learning.
• A commitment to developing an ambitious and forward thinking department across both Key Stage 3 and 4.
• The ability to lead and line manage other members of staff, working collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• High levels of personal organisation to manage specialist resources, practical lessons and department planning in an safe and efficient manner.

If you would like to speak to someone about this opportunity please contact Helen Frost by email h.frost@lqs.sch.je

The Teacher's Task

The DfESC and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement.

Definition of the Teacher's Task

The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task:

1. Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community.

2. The DfESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all teachers to share this commitment.

3. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards.

4. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

5. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s pastoral and counselling arrangements.

6. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment.

7. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

8. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

9. Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken.

10. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings.

11. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues, including new entrants to teaching.

12. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts.

13. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session.

14. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague subject to guaranteed non-teaching time.

15. Supervise support staff as required.

16. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes.

17. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.