Food Technology Teacher

EduTalent Group is working on behalf of a specialist independent school in West Sussex to recruit an experienced and passionate Food Technology Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the school s Food Technology provision across Key Stages 2 4 including qualifications up to GCSE and BTEC.

This role would suit an individual who is dedicated to delivering high-quality accessible learning to pupils with special educational needs. You ll be part of a supportive and nurturing team committed to raising attainment and fostering a love of learning through hands-on creative teaching.

• Lead and deliver an ambitious and differentiated Food Technology curriculum across KS2 KS4 including accredited qualifications.
  

• Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment tailored to the needs of pupils with SEND.
  

• Plan resource and teach practical engaging and relevant food technology lessons that inspire confidence and creativity.
  

• Evaluate and revise schemes of work to meet the needs of individual learners and promote strong progress.
  

• Use assessment data effectively to monitor progress set targets and raise attainment.
  

• Provide constructive and regular feedback to pupils to support rapid and sustained improvement.
  

• Set and track individual learning targets for all students.
  

• Promote excellent behaviour for learning and create a culture of mutual respect and high expectations.
  

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff to support holistic development.
  

• Communicate regularly with parents and carers updating them on pupil progress achievement and wellbeing.
  

• Contribute to wider school life through extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.
  

• Manage the Food Technology department s budget and resources in line with school procedures.
  

• Ensure classrooms and related areas are safe stimulating and well-maintained with up-to-date and inspiring displays.
  

• Lead on department health and safety including risk assessments.
  

• Undertake training professional development and appraisal to support your growth and the schools aims.
  

• Participate in INSET days and relevant training during term time and occasionally during holidays or weekends.
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  

• Experience teaching Food Technology to students aged 7 19
  

• Strong understanding of curriculum requirements and assessment at KS2 KS4
  

• Knowledge of SEND and commitment to inclusive education
  

• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs
  

• Skilled in effective classroom and behaviour management
  

• Strong data analysis and target-setting capabilities
  

• Confident user of ICT in the classroom and for planning/assessment
  

• Collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice
  

Desirable:

• A degree or specialism in Food Technology
  

• SEND qualifications (e.g. autism awareness trauma-informed practice)
  

• Experience working in special school settings or with pupils with complex needs
  

• Understanding of SEND areas including Cognition & Learning SEMH Communication & Interaction and Sensory & Physical needs
  

• Experience delivering extracurricular or enrichment programmes
  

Benefits

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with SEND
  
  
• Teach in a well-resourced supportive and forward-thinking specialist environment
  
  
• Small class sizes and strong support from leadership and teaching assistants
  
  
• Access to specialist SEND training and CPD
  
  
• Opportunity to shape and lead a key subject within the school curriculum
  
  
• Scenic rural West Sussex setting with a strong focus on wellbeing and values-based education.
  
  
• Term-time working hours with structured INSET and development time