Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition

Woodbrook Vale School; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning school in Loughborough is seeking a full-time Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition to cover maternity leave from December 2025. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage students across various age groups and abilities. This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for career development, and a commitment to staff well-being. Interested candidates should apply by October 26, 2025.

Benefits

Support for Early Career Framework teachers

Opportunity for internal TLRs

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Food Preparation and Nutrition.
• Ability to support students of all ages and abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Make the learning of Food Preparation and Nutrition vibrant and enjoyable.
• Innovate and contribute to the school's success.
• Support Early Careers Framework teachers if appropriate.

Skills

Ability to engage students in learning

Strong knowledge of Food Preparation and Nutrition

Experience with growth mindset teaching

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition. To cover Maternity Leave (MPS/UPS). Full time (Part time may be considered).

Required from 1st December 2025 (a later start could be considered), a colleague to join our excellent ADT Faculty with an ability and desire to make the learning of Food Preparation and Nutrition vibrant, accessible and enjoyable, as well as helping students across the age and ability range to achieve great grades. We can also provide support for Early Careers Framework teachers if appropriate.

About Woodbrook Vale School

Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and over-subscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated “good” school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school’s success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.

Our school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to ‘aspire, enjoy, and succeed’. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education and we were recently quoted as being one of the leading schools in the country for character education.

We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction. The school regularly provides internal opportunities for TLRs, both permanent and temporary and believes in bringing on new talent.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please download the full details and application form from: https://www.wbvs.co.uk/

If you require any further information about the post, please contact:
Paul Hynes, Deputy Headteacher on [e-mail]

Please email your completed application and covering letter to Kerry Miller, HR Administrator: [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025 6pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025