Food and Nutrition Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8AB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 625ecd2e-05cc-4aa9-8afb-c66a121aa56e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Reach Free School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Food and Nutrition Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our talented, energetic, and forward-thinking team.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and nutrition, cooking and high-quality learning experiences, someone who consistently delivers excellent teaching and brings creativity, collaboration, and ambition to the classroom. Our ideal candidate will hold the skills, knowledge, and professional standards required to deliver consistently excellent teaching and to inspire a genuine love of Food and Nutrition. They will embody high expectations for their pupils and contribute to an outstanding learning environment within the subject and beyond.
At The Reach Free School, we expect all teaching staff to:
• Be passionate about their subject area and learning as a lifelong skill
• Be committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils at the school
• Support the Head of Department with evidence-informed teaching methods
• Have a passion for education and be open to innovative approaches in everyday aspects of school life
• Offer enrichment and extra-curricular experiences related to their subject area and beyond
• Contribute to the overall development of the school
• Be flexible in their approach to work, adapting to new challenges
• Support and mentor colleagues who are training
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer you:
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• Access to the latest technology to assist in developing your teaching and learning
• Competitive salaries based on skills and experience
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A staff committee that organises various social events
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• A £500 new employee referral scheme
• Free parking
• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care
• A Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Up to five days paid leave in compassionate, emergency or exceptional circumstances. For example, our staff can see their children perform in assemblies or shows.
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training
• A comprehensive professional development programme together with opportunities to further develop your career
Commitment to safeguarding
The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.
The Reach Free School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Food and Nutrition Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our talented, energetic, and forward-thinking team.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and nutrition, cooking and high-quality learning experiences, someone who consistently delivers excellent teaching and brings creativity, collaboration, and ambition to the classroom. Our ideal candidate will hold the skills, knowledge, and professional standards required to deliver consistently excellent teaching and to inspire a genuine love of Food and Nutrition. They will embody high expectations for their pupils and contribute to an outstanding learning environment within the subject and beyond.
At The Reach Free School, we expect all teaching staff to:
• Be passionate about their subject area and learning as a lifelong skill
• Be committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils at the school
• Support the Head of Department with evidence-informed teaching methods
• Have a passion for education and be open to innovative approaches in everyday aspects of school life
• Offer enrichment and extra-curricular experiences related to their subject area and beyond
• Contribute to the overall development of the school
• Be flexible in their approach to work, adapting to new challenges
• Support and mentor colleagues who are training
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer you:
• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
• Access to the latest technology to assist in developing your teaching and learning
• Competitive salaries based on skills and experience
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A staff committee that organises various social events
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• A £500 new employee referral scheme
• Free parking
• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care
• A Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Up to five days paid leave in compassionate, emergency or exceptional circumstances. For example, our staff can see their children perform in assemblies or shows.
• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training
• A comprehensive professional development programme together with opportunities to further develop your career
Commitment to safeguarding
The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.