Teacher of Food Technology

We are seeking a compassionate, ambitious and resilient practitioner with the determination to transform young lives.

At Woodlands School
, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the barriers they may have faced in education. We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Food Technology Teacher to join our dedicated and highly supportive team.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school that Ofsted describes as “a place where pupils are understood as individuals and supported to re-engage with education”. Inspectors recognised that “relationships between pupils and staff are central” and highlighted how staff help pupils feel safe, successful and ready to learn through a culture of care, consistency and high expectations.

Our recent inspection recognised the significant progress our learners make from often challenging starting points, praising the personalised support, strong pastoral care and extensive opportunities for personal development that help young people rebuild confidence, develop aspirations and achieve success.

As our Food Technology Teacher, you will teach across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4, helping learners develop practical life skills, confidence and independence alongside subject knowledge. You will play a key role in preparing our younger pupils for successful transitions, supporting learners to close gaps in learning and enabling them to discover talents and interests that can shape their futures.

At Key Stages 3 and 4, you will deliver engaging and ambitious learning experiences that lead to appropriate qualifications and meaningful next steps.

Our learners love to be in our kitchens. They find it exciting, productive and therapeutic. Teaching Food technology here at Woodlands is more than enabling learners to gain qualifications; it is about preparing for next steps and feeling successful and productive. Cooking and baking for others is a way of building positive relationships and learnibng how to interact with others.

We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, positive in the face of challenge and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people. You will understand that progress can look different for every learner and be committed to celebrating every success, whether that is achieving a qualification, building confidence, improving attendance or simply taking the next step in their educational journey.

Above all, you will share our belief that every young person can succeed with the right support, high expectations and genuine care.

If you are passionate about helping young people re-engage with learning, discover their potential and achieve things they never thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.

MPR +SEN allowance(up to £5,497 for suitably qualified and experienced)

1.0 FTE

Permanent

To start January 2027