Teacher (Food and Cookery) (Norwich)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Inspiration Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MAR20265887 |
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Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
Start Date: September 2026
This is a full-time role based at Charles Darwin Primary (NR1 1DJ) in Norwich, working with Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils from both Charles Darwin Primary and Jane Austen College.
We are seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Food and Cookery Teacher to work with pupils from Charles Darwin Primary and Jane Austen College. You will work within our newly opened, purpose-built cookery room at Charles Darwin Primary, designed to be and inspiring space which supports high-quality lessons as well as wider community programmes and family engagement initiatives.
In this role, you will help develop strong community links, support local families, and leader wider initiatives such as a “Fussy Eaters” programme for families at the schools. You will deliver a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum that supports pupils’ progress and contributes to high standards across both schools.
This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. We welcome applicants to visit the schools for an informal discussion.
What You Will Be Doing
- Deliver high-quality Food and Cookery lessons to Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, ensuring they understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health.
- Enable pupils to cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes, supporting them to prepare healthy and varied meals independently.
- Develop pupils’ competence in a broad range of cooking techniques.
- Ensure pupils understand the source, seasonality, and characteristics of a wide variety of ingredients.
- Participate in meetings and school events outside normal school hours when required.
- Monitor and support pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- A relevant degree and the qualifications required for the award of QTS.
- Qualified Teacher Status (or on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
- Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND, and Child Protection.
- Strong subject knowledge to at least undergraduate level, with an understanding of a range of effective teaching approaches.
- Experience teaching Food and Cookery (or a related subject) to relevant key stages.
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, including the ability to meet the needs of individual pupils.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school located in the heart of Norwich which opened in September 2016. The school was rated outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019 for overall effectiveness and has maintained success in their first ungraded inspection in April 2025. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin are resilient, independent, and confident individuals who express themselves creatively and value their place in the world.
The school offers an innovative curriculum that encourages every child to thrive, combining a strong academic focus with a rich programme of cultural and sporting opportunities.
Charles Darwin Primary has close links with the highly successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, ensuring a strong educational pathway from early years through to post-16 education.
Although there is no on-site parking, the school and nursery are just a short walk from Norwich Train Station, served by several bus routes, with a range of paid parking options nearby.
Jane Austen College opened in 2014 as a flagship free school of the Inspiration Trust, with a focus on English and Humanities. Since then, it has grown from serving just two-year groups to become a full school of over 1,000 pupils.
In May 2024, the college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all inspection areas, including leadership, behaviour and sixth form provision. Inspectors noted that pupils benefit from “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support and a character curriculum building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers.”
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Start Date: September 2026
This is a full-time role based at Charles Darwin Primary (NR1 1DJ) in Norwich, working with Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils from both Charles Darwin Primary and Jane Austen College.
We are seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Food and Cookery Teacher to work with pupils from Charles Darwin Primary and Jane Austen College. You will work within our newly opened, purpose-built cookery room at Charles Darwin Primary, designed to be and inspiring space which supports high-quality lessons as well as wider community programmes and family engagement initiatives.
In this role, you will help develop strong community links, support local families, and leader wider initiatives such as a “Fussy Eaters” programme for families at the schools. You will deliver a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum that supports pupils’ progress and contributes to high standards across both schools.
This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. We welcome applicants to visit the schools for an informal discussion.
What You Will Be Doing
- Deliver high-quality Food and Cookery lessons to Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, ensuring they understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health.
- Enable pupils to cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes, supporting them to prepare healthy and varied meals independently.
- Develop pupils’ competence in a broad range of cooking techniques.
- Ensure pupils understand the source, seasonality, and characteristics of a wide variety of ingredients.
- Participate in meetings and school events outside normal school hours when required.
- Monitor and support pupil safeguarding, welfare, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- A relevant degree and the qualifications required for the award of QTS.
- Qualified Teacher Status (or on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
- Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND, and Child Protection.
- Strong subject knowledge to at least undergraduate level, with an understanding of a range of effective teaching approaches.
- Experience teaching Food and Cookery (or a related subject) to relevant key stages.
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, including the ability to meet the needs of individual pupils.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school located in the heart of Norwich which opened in September 2016. The school was rated outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019 for overall effectiveness and has maintained success in their first ungraded inspection in April 2025. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin are resilient, independent, and confident individuals who express themselves creatively and value their place in the world.
The school offers an innovative curriculum that encourages every child to thrive, combining a strong academic focus with a rich programme of cultural and sporting opportunities.
Charles Darwin Primary has close links with the highly successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form, ensuring a strong educational pathway from early years through to post-16 education.
Although there is no on-site parking, the school and nursery are just a short walk from Norwich Train Station, served by several bus routes, with a range of paid parking options nearby.
Jane Austen College opened in 2014 as a flagship free school of the Inspiration Trust, with a focus on English and Humanities. Since then, it has grown from serving just two-year groups to become a full school of over 1,000 pupils.
In May 2024, the college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all inspection areas, including leadership, behaviour and sixth form provision. Inspectors noted that pupils benefit from “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support and a character curriculum building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers.”
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 25th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.