Teacher of Food Technology

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to join their committed Technology Faculty. The role involves teaching Food Technology to students up to G.C.S.E level, utilizing excellent resources in a vibrant educational environment. The successful candidate will support student learning and take part in a collaborative school community focused on excellence and welfare.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with a passion for teaching Food Technology.
• Experience teaching at Key Stage 3 and 4 is preferred.
• The position is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECT) and experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Technology up to G.C.S.E level.
• Contribute to the development of the Technology curriculum.
• Engage students through practical lessons and community projects.

Skills

Teaching

Food Technology

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Food Technology or related field

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4008-426S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range/ Upper Pay Range

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

The Ramsey Academy is looking for an enthusiastic food technology specialist to join our highly committed Technology Faculty. At Key Stage 3 technology operates on a carousel system. All students study a minimum of three of the following subjects: Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics. At Key Stage 4, we offer: Food Preparation and Nutrition, 3D Design, Textile Design and Art, Craft and Design (Pearson). Food Preparation and Nutrition is a consistently popular option choice and resources are first class, including 2 specialist food rooms with brand-new cookers and a separate space for delivering theory lessons.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Food Technology up to and including G.C.S.E.This post is suitable for either an ECT or a more experienced teacher.

Visits to the school prior to application are welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been barred in any way from working with children.

The Technology Curriculum

Our Key Stage 3 Technology curriculum operates on a carousel system, allowing all students to study a minimum of three technology subjects from the following: Textiles, Food, Product Design, and Ceramics. Students receive two lessons per fortnight in Technology, alongside two fortnightly lessons in Art and Design.

At Key Stage 4, we offer the following subjects:

Food Preparation and Nutrition (Eduqas)
3D Design (Pearson)
Textile Design (Pearson)
Art, Craft and Design (Pearson)
The faculty has two specialist food rooms equipped with brand-new cookers. One of these rooms also features a separate space for delivering theory lessons. Food Preparation and Nutrition-remains a consistently popular choice among GCSE students.

A class set of iPads and charging trolley is designated solely for use within the Technology Faculty. Computer rooms are a bookable resource easily available school wide.

Technology students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities throughout the year, including:

Termly 'Artist in Residence' visits.
Food workshops led by local businesses.
Community projects in collaboration with the town council, churches, public gardens, parks, and local primary schools.

Information about the School

The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.

Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.

The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Downes
Colne Road, Halstead
Essex, CO9 2HR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Head of Technology and Subject Leader for Food Technology

The Ramsey Academy, Halstead Closing: 12/06/2025 Midnight