Food Technology Teacher

Sackville School Ltd; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Sackville School invites passionate candidates for the position of Food Technology Teacher. This role involves teaching lively lessons from key stages 3 to 5, along with responsibilities including assessment marking, form group leadership, and fostering an excellent environment for learning. Join a dedicated team aiming to impact children's lives positively during their important developmental years.

Benefits

Company Sick Pay

Company Pension

Refer a friend scheme with financial reward

Wellness programme

Attractive life assurance package (3x salary)

Free lunch

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
• Teaching the specialist subject across all three key stages is essential.
• Ability to manage change and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging lessons to pupils across key stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Set and mark assessments, manage records of pupil progress.
• Take lead responsibility for a form group and communicate with parents.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Good honours degree in Food Technology or similar

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE

Job description

Are you passionate about food nutrition? Do you have teaching experience? Are you looking for a new and exciting teaching role? We could have the PERFECT job for you.

We are looking for an inspiring Food Technology Teacher in Hildenborough, Kent.

Sackville is a thriving independent senior school (11-18) of 220 boys and girls. Sackville offers an ambitious education that is individually tailored for each pupil to realise their potential. We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Our academic outcomes are excellent, particularly our ability to add value to each and every pupil.

Sackville School aims to foster a positive, friendly, happy, family atmosphere for learning. This is a powerful and integral element of our school’s success and requires careful cultivation from teachers, staff, and leaders alike. To achieve the most from our pupils we understand that enjoyment of learning is of paramount importance. Children learn best when both they and their teachers, are enjoying the experience.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have a plethora of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Role and You

Contract type: 0.60 FTE, permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: Sep 2025 or Jan 2026

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teach engaging and inspiring lessons to pupils throughout the school to key stage 3, 4 and 5
• Encourage pupils’ learning and engender an enthusiasm for Food Technology
• Set and mark classwork, homework, in-year assessments, end-of-year examinations, entrance examinations and scholarship assessments
• Keep consistent records of pupils’ progress and contribute to whole school data tracking
• Take lead responsibility for a form group, including communication with the parents, monitoring progress, mentoring, report writing, planning and delivering appropriate and valuable form time activities and assemblies in line with the guidance given by the Pastoral Leader.
• Attend parents’ evenings for all classes taught
• Prepare pupil reports inline with the school schedule and protocol

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good honours degree in Food Technology or similar.
• Qualified teacher status (QTS) and or PGCE is an advantage
• Teaching of specialist subject across all three key stages.
• Experience being an excellent classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
• Collaborative working practices developed and demonstrable, with the ability to manage change and work under the pressure of changing circumstances.
• An approachable and supportive disposition, so that pupils are confident that their concerns will be heard and will receive sympathetic treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to sustain effective relationships on behalf of the School, both internally and externally.

Why Choose Us?

At Sackville School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3 times your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Free parking

If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and be part of shaping the leaders of the future.

To apply for this role, please fill out our application form and return it to [e-mail] with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sackville School!

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.