Food Technology Teacher

Medeshamstede Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role is ideal for those who have a strong commitment to teaching children with special educational needs and autism. The successful candidate will be part of an academy that values innovation and creativity in teaching, providing a nurturing environment that promotes pupil progress. With a focus on professional development, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners. If you are enthusiastic about education and ready to contribute to a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children with SEND and Autism is essential.
• Commitment to professional development and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach the whole 4-16 age range with a focus on pupil progress.
• Engage creatively with pupils to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with SEND

Creative teaching methods

Ability to engage pupils

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Training in autism and physical intervention

Job description

Salary: MPR/UPR (£31,650 - £49,084) plus a SEN allowance

Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February 2025.

We are looking to recruit a talented and committed Food Technology Teacher to work within our academy. The post is open to NQTs.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher with experience and a passion for teaching children with SEND. We welcome applications from teachers who have worked with autistic pupils in a primary, secondary, or special setting.

The successful applicant will have a firm but nurturing approach, a relentless focus on pupil progress, and high expectations of pupil learning and behaviour. They will also have a creative and innovative approach to engaging pupils and overcoming barriers to learning. Training in approaches to teaching the wide range of pupils on roll will be provided for the successful applicant, e.g., physical intervention, autism.

Your application should demonstrate your experience, commitment, knowledge, and passion for working with children with SEND and Autism, along with a willingness and enthusiasm to contribute further to the wider life and ethos of the school. The successful applicant must be committed to their own professional development and be willing to engage in training opportunities. They will be required to teach the whole 4-16 age range. Please include your curriculum strengths and interests in your application.

Applicants are invited to arrange a visit to the school.

About Us

The Medeshamstede Academy opened in a new building in June 2013 to provide education for students from 4-16. We are an all-through Academy in which our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for communication and interaction, with a diagnosis of Autism as their main presenting need. There are currently just over 100 students on roll.

The Academy is on a rapid improvement journey, and the new leadership team is working hard to ensure students receive the best education possible.

For more information, please visit: Medeshamstede Academy.