Teacher of Design Technology with Food Speciality

Teaching Vacancies; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Farnborough is seeking a Teacher of Design Technology with Food Speciality to engage students and raise achievement in practical learning environments. Candidates should have a strong subject knowledge in Food Technology and display effective teaching skills. The role involves fostering student interest in healthy eating and sustainability while contributing to a collaborative department. The closing date for applications is 26th January, with interviews on 6th February.

Benefits

Bespoke professional development

Focus on staff wellbeing

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellent teaching and learning.
• Experience in raising student achievement.
• Desire for continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire students to think critically about healthy eating.
• Foster creativity and independence in practical learning environments.
• Contribute to a collaborative department focused on innovation.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Good communication skills

Passionate about Food Technology

Ability to inspire students

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology with Food Speciality

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
• Inspire students to think critically about healthy eating, sustainability, culture and food provenance
• Foster creativity, independence and confidence in practical learning environments
• Contribute to a collaborative department that values innovation, high standards and professional growth

Candidate

• Passionate about Food Technology and its impact on students’ lives
• Strong subject knowledge and commitment to excellent teaching and learning
• Can consistently deliver inspirational learning experiences for students
• Has an understanding of how to promote effective and inclusive teaching and learning
• Is able to evidence success in raising student achievement across a broad range of abilities through assessment, monitoring and evaluation of student progress, and the range of strategies that could be used to address underachievement
• Possesses good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• Demonstrates a strong desire to undertake continuing professional development to inform teaching

Department

The Technology Department includes Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles and Food Technology. It is a popular subject at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, with demand exceeding capacity. The department is well resourced with two workshops (one housing a laser cutter and a 3D printer), one textiles room, and a designated Food room. A full‑time technician assists in the preparation for Food Technology lessons and supports students with SEND. The department is also supported by a Lead Practitioner within the Trust.

School

Bohunt Farnborough continues to achieve record‑breaking outcomes, with GCSE results improving in 2025 and 2024 recognition as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country. Ofsted pilot visit in July praised the rapid progress under a new framework. As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, the vision is to provide high expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, unparalleled opportunity and highly effective teaching to develop confident, compassionate, and capable students.

Applications

Closing date: 9 am on Monday 26th January. Interviews will be held on Friday 6th February, with a possibility of earlier interviews for the right candidate. An application form must be completed to be considered. The form can be found on the TES or on the website https://www.bohuntfarnborough.com/staff/vacancies/. Apply via the TES or email to [e-mail].

What the school offers its staff

• A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
• Robust focus on staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Dedicated co‑planning time during the school day to support your workload
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• The benefit of being part of a multi‑academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right‑to‑work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. Applicants must disclose any unspent conviction, caution, reprimand or warning under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.