Food Tech Teacher

Kedleston Group; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme and 24/7/

Benefits platform discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Kedleston Group’s Elderbrook School in the UK is seeking a Food Tech Teacher with QTS to deliver engaging Food Technology lessons. You will plan, deliver, assess and adapt lessons for KS3 and KS4, including provision for students with SEND.

The role involves occasional cover across subjects, and contributes to a supportive school community. You will join a dedicated team focused on SEND education within a growing specialist environment, with opportunities for professional development and a

Qualifications

• Experience managing classrooms and delivering engaging lessons.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to CPD and innovative teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality Food Tech lessons.
• Cover teaching across other subjects when needed.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the community.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SEND qualification (desirable)

Job description

Salary: £34,069 (M1) to £46,940 (M6) per year + £2,885 SEN allowance

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds?

We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Food Tech Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging and creative food technology lessons across the curriculum.

What you’ll be doing as a Food Tech Teacher:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons, that engage and challenge children and young people
• Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success
• Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities

This role will also involve providing cover teaching across other subject areas, where required, to support the smooth delivery of the curriculum.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A qualification in SEND education is desirable.
• Experience teaching or delivering Food Technology
• Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome
• Experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.
• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.
• A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
• A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Opened in 2015, Elderbrook School, (formally, Arc School Old Arley) is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community. The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside

Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people.

Elderbrook School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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