St James Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Food Technology to join our secondary school within a Multi Academy Trust. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to develop practical cooking skills, nutritional knowledge, and confidence in food preparation.
You will be passionate about high-quality teaching, committed to raising achievement, and eager to contribute to a collaborative department. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we offer excellent professional development, strong leadership support, and opportunities for career progression within our growing trust.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 in Food Technology.
- Encourage students to develop cooking skills and nutritional knowledge.
- Foster confidence in food preparation.
- Contribute to a collaborative department and support colleagues.
- Participate in professional development and share best practice.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Qualified teacher or eligible for certification.
- Experience teaching Food Technology at Key Stages 3/4 or willingness to start as an ECT.
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and raising student achievement.
- All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
- Equal opportunities employer; welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026. This vacancy may be closed earlier.
