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Food Technology Teacher (with TLR as Subject Lead)

Start date: January 2026

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time

Salary: MPS1–UPS3 + TLR 2A (£3,527)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to lead this thriving subject within our Design Technology Department.

• Superb working conditions – a purpose-built Food Technology classroom in a modern, 3-year-old building, fully equipped with 11 cookers and dedicated exclusively to Food Tech.
• Outstanding support – a skilled Food Technician to assist with preparation, organisation and resources.
• A happy, committed staff team – in our November 2024 survey, 100% of teachers said they were proud to work here.

As Food Technology Lead, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3–KS4
• Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and development of Food Technology.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for a teacher with:

• Passion for Food Technology and inspiring young people.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Drive to lead and develop the subject further.

The Saint John Henry Newman School is a high-achieving Catholic school with a strong sense of community, where every student is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our ethos combines a commitment to academic excellence with a culture of respect, kindness and belonging. Ofsted praised our pupils’ exemplary behaviour, confidence and pride in their school, describing classrooms as calm, purposeful places where students are eager to learn.

We are proud of our strong academic record, with Progress 8 scores placing us amongst the top schools nationally, alongside a thriving Sixth Form of over 400 students. Modern facilities and a wide range of enrichment opportunities provide an inspirational environment where students can flourish both academically and personally within a caring Catholic community.

The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

SUPERB WORKING CONDITIONS

• A purpose-built Food Technology classroom within a modern, 3-year-old building – fully equipped with 11 cookers and used exclusively for the subject (no room sharing).
• A skilled Food Technician to provide practical support with preparation, organisation, and resources.
• In the November 2024 staff survey 100% of teachers said they were proud to be a member of staff.
• Excellent transport links – close to the A1 and 30 miles to central London. Stevenage to London is just over 20 minutes on the train.
• Stevenage is an area with more affordable housing, than other areas of Hertfordshire. Staff also choose to live in the beautiful villages and market towns of North Hertfordshire.
• Secure free car parking for all members of staff
• Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwaves and fridges in the staffrooms
• Staff association which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
• Social activities e.g. Friday after school football, staff choir, staff book group, running club, Christmas party, informal nights out, staff pantomime
• Child care voucher scheme
• Flu vaccinations for all staff
• Excellent teaching facilities with the new and refurbished buildings
• Supportive of flexible working
• Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
• Governors focused on Staff wellbeing

A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY TEACHING

• Oversubscribed school with close link with the community and supportive parents
• Exemplary student behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
• Extensive range of extracurricular activities and enrichment
• All teachers are issued with a laptop
• Workload is constantly being reviewed e.g. email protocols to reduce number of emails, assessment policy to reduce time spent marking
• Lessons are taught by subject specialists
• Many opportunities to work with students and participate and support in local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities

A SERIOUS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• New staff induction program – September- November
• Performance Management that is focused on developing teacher’s careers in the areas that they wish
• Bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, Teacher Led Development Programme, exam board training, in school opportunities to develop teaching and leadership, ECT and ECT + 1 program
• Whole school CPD focuses on teaching and learning and there are many opportunities for staff to become in involved in the design and facilitating of INSET.

Commitment to safeguarding: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.