Teacher of Food Technology (with Head of Subject opportunity)

Location: Totton
Salary: Main Pay Scale £36,413 – £50,474 + TLR (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education Setting: Specialist SEN Provision

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and passionate Food Technology Teacher to join a specialist SEN education setting based in Totton.

You will deliver engaging, practical Food Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting learners to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills in a supportive and structured environment.

For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to step into a Head of Subject role, taking responsibility for curriculum development, departmental leadership, and driving high standards across KS3–KS4.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons aligned to the national curriculum
• Supporting learners with a range of SEN and social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Building strong relationships with students, staff, and wider teams
• Using effective classroom management and de-escalation strategies (Team Teach training provided)
• Demonstrating reflective practice to improve learner outcomes

Head of Subject responsibilities (if applicable):

• Leading the Food Technology curriculum across KS3–KS4
• Supporting and developing staff within the department
• Driving improvements in teaching, learning, and outcomes
• Taking responsibility for departmental standards and performance

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Proven teaching experience
• Confidence working within an SEN environment (or strong willingness to develop in this area)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient approach
• Leadership potential (for Head of Subject opportunity)
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (MPS £36,413 – £50,474) + TLR where applicable
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing CPD and in-house training
• Funded professional qualifications
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Discretionary staff rewards and incentives
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Benefits/rewards platform access
• On-site parking
• Enhanced DBS covered

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