Food Technology Teacher

Overview

Up to £55,277 + Excellent Benefits

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across a range of subjects within the Design and Technology curriculum, including Food Technology, Design & Technology, and Art.

As a Teacher at Witherslack Group you will work with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self‑esteem. The role requires resilience and dedication, and the successes you achieve are celebrated as "huge small victories" that make a real difference.

We provide a supportive environment with in‑house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals, and we are committed to building rewarding teaching careers for staff.

• Teach the curriculum for Design and Technology subjects.
• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, Speech, Language and Communication needs.
• Collaborate with psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals to support pupils.
• Contribute to the development of the school and its community.

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Previous teaching experience, particularly in a specialist or SEND setting.
• Passion for teaching and ability to relate subjects to each pupil.
• Team‑player attitude and a "can do" mindset.
• Experience working with pupils with diverse and special educational needs.

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Progression opportunities within the Witherslack Group.
• Flexible benefits package (e.g., life insurance).
• Pension options including Teachers’ Pension and TP‑Alternative.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments and a range of high‑street discounts.
• Excellent working environments across our schools.
• Referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time a colleague is recommended.

At Witherslack Group we are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible, and we will support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.