Food Technology Teacher

EduTalent Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist independent school in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Food Technology Teacher. This role involves leading the Food Technology curriculum across Key Stages 2-4 and fostering an inclusive educational environment for students with special educational needs. You will be part of a nurturing team dedicated to raising student attainment through innovative teaching methods.

Benefits

Access to specialist SEND training and CPD

Small class sizes with strong support

Opportunities for extracurricular involvement

Scenic rural setting

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food Technology to students aged 7–19.
• Knowledge of SEND and commitment to inclusive education.
• Strong understanding of curriculum requirements and assessment at KS2–KS4.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Food Technology curriculum across KS2–KS4.
• Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment for pupils with SEND.
• Plan and teach engaging Food Technology lessons.

Skills

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Differentiation

Collaboration

SEND Awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Food Technology

Job description

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EduTalent Group is working on behalf of a specialist independent school in West Sussex to recruit an experienced and passionate Food Technology Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the school’s Food Technology provision across Key Stages 2–4, including qualifications up to GCSE and BTEC.

This role would suit an individual who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible learning to pupils with special educational needs. You’ll be part of a supportive and nurturing team committed to raising attainment and fostering a love of learning through hands-on, creative teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver an ambitious and differentiated Food Technology curriculum across KS2–KS4, including accredited qualifications.

Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND.

Plan, resource and teach practical, engaging, and relevant food technology lessons that inspire confidence and creativity.

Evaluate and revise schemes of work to meet the needs of individual learners and promote strong progress.

Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and raise attainment.

Provide constructive and regular feedback to pupils to support rapid and sustained improvement.

Set and track individual learning targets for all students.

Promote excellent behaviour for learning and create a culture of mutual respect and high expectations.

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff to support holistic development.

Communicate regularly with parents and carers, updating them on pupil progress, achievement, and wellbeing.

Contribute to wider school life through extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

Manage the Food Technology department’s budget and resources in line with school procedures.

Ensure classrooms and related areas are safe, stimulating and well-maintained, with up-to-date and inspiring displays.

Lead on department health and safety, including risk assessments.

Undertake training, professional development and appraisal to support your growth and the school's aims.

Participate in INSET days and relevant training during term time and occasionally during holidays or weekends.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Food Technology to students aged 7–19

Strong understanding of curriculum requirements and assessment at KS2–KS4

Knowledge of SEND and commitment to inclusive education

Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs

Skilled in effective classroom and behaviour management

Strong data analysis and target-setting capabilities

Confident user of ICT in the classroom and for planning/assessment

Collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice

A degree or specialism in Food Technology

SEND qualifications (e.g., autism awareness, trauma-informed practice)

Experience working in special school settings or with pupils with complex needs

Understanding of SEND areas including Cognition & Learning, SEMH, Communication & Interaction, and Sensory & Physical needs

Experience delivering extracurricular or enrichment programmes

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with SEND
  
• Teach in a well-resourced, supportive and forward-thinking specialist environment
  
• Small class sizes and strong support from leadership and teaching assistants
  
• Access to specialist SEND training and CPD
  
• Opportunity to shape and lead a key subject within the school curriculum
  
• Scenic, rural West Sussex setting with a strong focus on wellbeing and values-based education.
  
• Term-time working hours with structured INSET and development time

Job Description

EduTalent Group is working on behalf of a specialist independent school in West Sussex to recruit an experienced and passionate Food Technology Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the school’s Food Technology provision across Key Stages 2–4, including qualifications up to GCSE and BTEC.

This role would suit an individual who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible learning to pupils with special educational needs. You’ll be part of a supportive and nurturing team committed to raising attainment and fostering a love of learning through hands-on, creative teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver an ambitious and differentiated Food Technology curriculum across KS2–KS4, including accredited qualifications.

• Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND.

• Plan, resource and teach practical, engaging, and relevant food technology lessons that inspire confidence and creativity.

• Evaluate and revise schemes of work to meet the needs of individual learners and promote strong progress.

• Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and raise attainment.

• Provide constructive and regular feedback to pupils to support rapid and sustained improvement.

• Set and track individual learning targets for all students.

• Promote excellent behaviour for learning and create a culture of mutual respect and high expectations.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff to support holistic development.

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers, updating them on pupil progress, achievement, and wellbeing.

• Contribute to wider school life through extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

• Manage the Food Technology department’s budget and resources in line with school procedures.

• Ensure classrooms and related areas are safe, stimulating and well-maintained, with up-to-date and inspiring displays.

• Lead on department health and safety, including risk assessments.

• Undertake training, professional development and appraisal to support your growth and the school's aims.

• Participate in INSET days and relevant training during term time and occasionally during holidays or weekends.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Food Technology to students aged 7–19

• Strong understanding of curriculum requirements and assessment at KS2–KS4

• Knowledge of SEND and commitment to inclusive education

• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs

• Skilled in effective classroom and behaviour management

• Strong data analysis and target-setting capabilities

• Confident user of ICT in the classroom and for planning/assessment

• Collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice

Desirable:

• A degree or specialism in Food Technology

• SEND qualifications (e.g., autism awareness, trauma-informed practice)

• Experience working in special school settings or with pupils with complex needs

• Understanding of SEND areas including Cognition & Learning, SEMH, Communication & Interaction, and Sensory & Physical needs

• Experience delivering extracurricular or enrichment programmes

Benefits

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with SEND
  
• Teach in a well-resourced, supportive and forward-thinking specialist environment
  
• Small class sizes and strong support from leadership and teaching assistants
  
• Access to specialist SEND training and CPD
  
• Opportunity to shape and lead a key subject within the school curriculum
  
• Scenic, rural West Sussex setting with a strong focus on wellbeing and values-based education.
  
• Term-time working hours with structured INSET and development time

Requirements
Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching Food Technology to students aged 7–19 Strong understanding of curriculum requirements and assessment at KS2–KS4 Knowledge of SEND and commitment to inclusive education Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs Skilled in effective classroom and behaviour management Strong data analysis and target-setting capabilities Confident user of ICT in the classroom and for planning/assessment Collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice Desirable: A degree or specialism in Food Technology SEND qualifications (e.g., autism awareness, trauma-informed practice) Experience working in special school settings or with pupils with complex needs Understanding of SEND areas including Cognition & Learning, SEMH, Communication & Interaction, and Sensory & Physical needs Experience delivering extracurricular or enrichment programmes