Food Technology Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Horsham is seeking a dedicated Food Technology teacher to support pupils with diverse learning needs. You will create and deliver engaging lessons while ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate is committed to promoting students' emotional wellbeing and collaborates with colleagues to drive school improvement. Competitive benefits include a 4-day working week trial, life assurance, and mental health support.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

Life Assurance Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work schemes

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop qualifying status.
• Ability to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and adapt Food Technology lessons.
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Track and monitor pupil progress using assessment data.
• Support literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Contribute to school development and report to SLT.
• Provide additional support to colleagues.

Skills

Experience or willingness to teach Food Technology

Understanding of pupils with SEN

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Full driving licence

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Education

UK QTS (Desirable)

Job description

About the Role

In this role you will contribute to the wider school community, support pupils' emotional wellbeing, and ensure a calm, safe learning environment that reflects our commitment to educating the whole child. You will work closely with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to monitor progress, implement interventions and help drive continuous improvement across the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and adapt Food Technology lessons for pupils with additional needs across all key stages.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Track and monitor pupil progress, using assessment data to inform teaching and set targets.
• Support literacy and numeracy interventions within lessons as needed.
• Contribute to school development initiatives and report on teaching and learning to SLT.
• Cover classes as needed and provide additional support to colleagues.

Qualifications

• UK QTS (Desirable) or willingness to develop qualifying status.
• Experience or willingness to teach Food Technology.
• Understanding of pupils with SEN and strategies to support diverse learning needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to undertake professional training.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Benefits

• 4‑Day Working Week trial – work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving your full‑time pay.
• Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay.
• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Mental health support services and physical health checks ("Your Wellbeing Matters").
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits and discount options.
• Cycle to Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme and Critical Illness cover.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Other Information

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. The position is part of Outcomes First Group, part of Acorn Education, an independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.