Food Technology Teacher

Role Overview

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

We are looking for a hard‑working teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with young people and adults and who wants to have a transformational impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged young people.

• A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision or mainstream, or an ECT, determined to combine professional development with life‑changing teaching.
• An Unqualified Teacher, educated to degree level who would engage in Teacher Training whilst being fully supported within our school.
• Subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stages 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.

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.
• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.
• 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.
• Eye care reimbursement.
• Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.

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

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. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).

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.