0.4 FTE Food Technology Teacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Spennymoor; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 51 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Oaks Secondary School in Spennymoor seeks a 0.4 FTE Teacher of Food Technology to join a committed team. The post starts as soon as possible and involves leading the Food Technology area while possibly teaching other subjects to meet pupil needs.

Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and be able to inspire learners with SEND; experience at KS2-4 and Entry Level is a plus. DBS clearance will be required and visits prior to interview are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at KS2-4 and delivering Entry Level or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate Food Technology and potentially teach other curriculum areas.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning and assess pupil progress.
• Work with support staff and external agencies and contribute to wider school life.

Connaissances

SEND experience

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Professional development

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status

Description du poste

0.4 FTE Mondays & Tuesdays Required to start as soon as possible.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic 0.4 FTE Teacher of Food Technology to join our committed and highly successful team. The successful candidate will have drive, vision, resilience, energy and a passion for enabling young people with special educational needs to achieve their full potential.

This post is based at The Oaks Secondary School, a generic special school for pupils with moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its last four inspections.

The post holder will lead and coordinate Food Technology and will also have the ability to teach other curriculum areas to meet the needs of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching and learning, assessing and reporting on pupil progress, working collaboratively with support staff and external agencies, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Has a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Can inspire and motivate learners with a range of special educational needs.
• Has excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multi-professional team.
• Is committed to continual professional development.
• Has a clear understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND.

Experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs, teaching Food Technology at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, and delivering Entry Level or equivalent accreditation would be advantageous.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15th October 2026 by 12pm.

Interview date: TBC

The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916- £51,048 + SEN1 £2,787 pro rata

Location: Spennymoor, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant