Food Technology Teacher

The Esland Group Ltd; Silsoe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Induction and training

Cycle to work

Career progression

Refer a Friend bonus

E-Together benefits

Job summary

The Esland Bedford School in Silsoe, Bedford is seeking a Food Technology Teacher to join our independent SEMH school. You will deliver lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4, including BTEC Home Cookery Skills, starting January 2027. This role suits teachers with experience in SEMH settings and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive team, and development opportunities within a values-led environment focused on student wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and experience teaching Food Technology at KS3/KS4.
• Understanding SEND/SEMH and strong behaviour-support strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Calm, reflective, relationship-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Food Technology lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver BTEC Home Cookery Skills at KS4.
• Support pupils with anxiety, ASD, ADHD.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain nurturing environment.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Food Technology Teacher

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bedford School - Silsoe, Bedford

Compensation: £27,786 - £43,194 / year

Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary : £27,786 to £43,194 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 16th October 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Job Start: January 2027

Do you want to feel like you are making a difference? Are you looking for a calm environment, with few incidents of disruptive behaviour? Are you seeking a better work/life balance?

Esland Bedford School is an independent SEMH special school for up to 70 children aged 8-18. The school provides education to day pupils and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time.

We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools.

Due to expansion, we are seeking a Food Technology teacher to deliver lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4, including the planning and delivery of BTEC Home Cookery Skills at Key Stage 4.

The role would be suitable for teachers with experience of teaching food technology and of working with pupils with Anxiety, Emotionally based School Avoidance, ASD and/or ADHD.

We would encourage NQTs seeking an environment different to mainstream or graduates with experience of working in similar settings interested in qualifying to teach to apply.

The nature of the role is best understood by visiting our school, and we would encourage any prospective applicants to contact school to arrange an appointment to visit.

What we can offer:

There are so many reasons to join us. From competitive pay to fast-track progression opportunities, we offer a whole host of well-being benefits, the use of our holiday home when you need a break, as well as a warm family work environment and a company culture focused on fun!

We can offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £43,194 per annum (DOE and qualifications), reviewed annually
• Esland education pension scheme — double matched up to 20% (total contribution up to 30%)
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance (4x basic salary)
• Comprehensive, paid induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme (including Online GP 24/7)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• Development & progression
• Clear career development opportunities (100+ internal promotions last year)
• Monthly recognition awards
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500)
• Access to E‑Together benefits and discounts
• Most importantly, the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference to a child’s life within a supportive team!

Requirements for a SEN Teacher:

• A relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (desirable)
• Experience teaching Food Technology at Key Stages 3 and 4,
• An understanding of SEND, particularly SEMH
• Strong inclusive teaching and behaviour‑support strategies
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• A calm, reflective and relationship‑focused approach
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• A commitment to learning, development and good practice

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.