Unqualified Teacher Food Technology

Position: Unqualified Teacher to teach Food Technology
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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Contract Type:
Permanent

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Full Time Salary: UNQT 1 - UNQT 6 £ 22,601-£35,259 Pay Award Pending Posted: 14th July 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires: 4th August 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job  Date: 1st September 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people who require additional emotional, behavioural, and social support to succeed in education.

The successful candidate will primarily deliver Food Technology and Design Technology (DT) lessons, supporting learners to develop practical skills, confidence, and engagement through hands-on, creative learning.

You will be working with pupils who may present with a range of needs including SEMH difficulties, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, and disengagement from learning.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver engaging Food Technology and DT lessons, following school schemes of work
* Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs
* Create a safe, structured, and positive practical learning environment
* Manage behaviour effectively using consistent, trauma-informed approaches
* Support pupils in developing life skills, independence, and vocational interests
* Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
* Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans
* Maintain high standards of health and safety in practical/food preparation environments

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about working with young people with SEMH needs
* Calm, resilient, and able to build strong, positive relationships
* Confident in delivering or supporting practical lessons (Food Tech/DT)
* Flexible and able to adapt teaching approaches to individual learners
* Strong in behaviour management and classroom routines
* Committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
* Desirable (not essential):
* Experience in SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, or SEND settings
* Background in Food Technology, Design Technology, catering, or trade skills
* Experience working with challenging behaviour or youth work
* Willingness to work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
At Portland School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning and experiences to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). Our mission is to empower young minds and nurture futures, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We are a split site school with two provisions to meet different needs, one at Trent Vale one at Blythe Bridge.

We have an amazing staff team who work tirelessly to support approximately 140 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

As a specialist school our pupils benefit from smaller class sizes, a more practical curriculum, access to alternative accreditations and a highly trained staff team. Both sites have spacious grounds allowing us to provide outdoor education, with our Blythe Bridge site boasting specialist classrooms for Design and technology, Art and Design, Science, Food technology and PE.At the heart of our school are a set of shared values where our entire school community are supported to develop a sense of Respect, Responsibility, Belonging, Independence, show a Team Approach and look after their own Mental Toughness.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the powerto transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring inthe classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values - opportunity, integrity, community, and equity - guide everything we do. Our vision is *"Opening doors to the world through the power of learning."
* We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staffto thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vitalrole in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise…