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Teacher of Food Technology
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1dbd18c2-eb8c-46ed-bcf1-2981cf380889 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose of the job:
As a teacher of Design and Food Technology, we are looking for someone with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. This includes a strong understanding of areas like nutrition, food science, product design, sustainability, and the use of relevant tools, materials, and technologies such as CAD/CAM and kitchen equipment. They should be capable of delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that inspire creativity while maintaining a strong focus on safety, precision, and real-world application.The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear grasp of the curriculum and how to tailor lessons to suit a wide range of learning abilities and styles. They need to be organised, reliable, and able to assess student work fairly and constructively. Just as important is the ability to manage a dynamic classroom where students are often engaged in practical tasks that require close supervision and clear instruction.
What the school offers its staff
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Main purpose of the job:
As a teacher of Design and Food Technology, we are looking for someone with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. This includes a strong understanding of areas like nutrition, food science, product design, sustainability, and the use of relevant tools, materials, and technologies such as CAD/CAM and kitchen equipment. They should be capable of delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that inspire creativity while maintaining a strong focus on safety, precision, and real-world application.The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear grasp of the curriculum and how to tailor lessons to suit a wide range of learning abilities and styles. They need to be organised, reliable, and able to assess student work fairly and constructively. Just as important is the ability to manage a dynamic classroom where students are often engaged in practical tasks that require close supervision and clear instruction.
What the school offers its staff
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.