Food Technology Teacher

Salary: UQT/MPS/UPS

Hours/Term Time/Full Time: Full Time

Location: Gravesend

Start Date: TBC

Role: Food Technology Teacher

We are looking for a teacher with a Food Tech specialism whose subject knowledge, pedagogy and enthusiasm will engage even the most reluctant learner.

A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision or mainstream, or an ECT, determined to combine professional development with life‑changing teaching; or an unqualified teacher educated to degree level who would engage in Teacher Training whilst being fully supported within our school.

The subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stage 4.

• A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
• Organised, resourceful and proactive.
• Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.

This is a full‑time, permanent position open to UQT/ECT/MPS + SEN allowance. Temporary Initial Mentor TLR with possibility of becoming permanent.

• Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
• Term‑time hours and flexible working.
• Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
• Five‑Year Service award for Support Staff.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Eye care reimbursement.
• Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This appointment is subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable),  right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

Closing date: 9th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

If you have any further questions, please contact Katie Murray (HR Officer)