Health & Nutrition/Food Tech Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian High School is seeking a passionate Health & Nutrition/Food Technology Teacher to inspire students and promote healthy living. This permanent role starting in September involves delivering engaging lessons and fostering student progress in a supportive faculty environment. Join a school recognized for its commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Work life and family friendly policies

Access to staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Health & Nutrition/Food Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Passionate about continuous professional development.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to students in Years 7 to 11.
• Drive student progress and foster positive attitudes towards learning.
• Contribute to a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong commitment to raising achievement

Confident using data and ICT

Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships

Resilient and self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status with honours degree

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Client:

Meridian High School

Location:

Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Inspire the next generation of healthy living at Meridian High School - we're seeking a passionate and dedicated Health & Nutrition/Food Technology Teacher to join us on a permanent basis from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspiring Health & Nutrition / Food Technology Teacher to join Meridian High School on a permanent basis from September. You’ll be responsible for delivering engaging and enriching lessons to students in Years 7 to 11, helping them develop essential life skills and a strong understanding of healthy living. As part of a supportive faculty, you’ll play a key role in driving student progress, fostering positive attitudes towards learning, and contributing to a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status with honours degree
• Proven experience teaching Health & Nutrition/Food Technology at KS3 and KS4
• Strong commitment to raising achievement for students of all abilities
• Confident using data and ICT to inform teaching, planning, and student progress
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Resilient, self-motivated, and well-organised with a positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Passionate about continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire respect and confidence
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries with students
• Values aligned with GLF Schools' core ethos and mission

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: September 2025

Pay Scale:Up to GLF Upper Pay Range 3

Contract type: Permanent

Interview date: TBA

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.