Food Technology Teacher

Manor House School; Slinfold; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Slinfold is seeking a passionate Food Technology Teacher to inspire students and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs. The role includes planning lessons, monitoring progress, and contributing to a supportive school environment. This position offers a unique 4-Day Working Week trial while maintaining full-time pay, alongside various benefits including mental health support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week

Life Assurance Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Desirable: Experience in or willingness to teach Food Technology.
• Willingness to undertake professional training.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.

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 as needed.
• Contribute to school development initiatives.

Skills

UK QTS

Understanding of pupils with SEN

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Full driving licence

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week while still receiving your full-time pay.

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher

Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start Date: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and creative Food Technology Teacher to inspire students across all key stages and deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons tailored to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will contribute to the wider school community, supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and ensuring a calm and safe learning environment that reflects our commitment to educating the whole child. You will also work closely with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to monitor progress, implement interventions, and help drive continuous improvement across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and adapt Food Technology lessons for a range of 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.

Experience & Qualifications

• UK QTS
• Desirable: Experience in 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.

About Us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7‑18 years old. We are part of Acorn Education and promise plenty of challenges and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role has a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad; cycle‑to‑work schemes; electric‑car purchase scheme; critical‑illness cover; family‑growth support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.