Food Technology Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a terrific part time teacher to join our team at St James School. You will teach Food Technology, across the age and ability range in accordance with the requirements of a professionally qualified teacher. It is an exciting role and a great opportunity for anyone who loves teaching and learning and is passionate about improving the life chances of young people. You will develop and deliver the Food Technology Curriculum, ensuring high quality teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Food Technology lessons at KS3 and specializing in Food Technology at KS4. They must be well-organized, able to manage their budget effectively, and plan practical lessons ahead of time. A key responsibility will be sharing ingredient lists with families to support students in preparing planned recipes. They will also collaborate with technicians to ensure students complete practical work safely.

Additionally, the candidate should communicate and execute a clear vision for success to ensure all students make excellent progress. Their ability to inspire and guide students will be crucial to fostering a productive and engaging learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

St James is a school with an ambitious curriculum, disruption-free classrooms and great learning. Our mission is to empower our students to use their education to become their best selves, to thrive in fulfilling careers and to lead great lives.

Food technology at St James is a popular subject with a pleasing number of students opting to take the KS4 food preparation and nutrition course for GCSE. Our students crave the opportunity to excel in this practical subject and the demand for the option reflects that.

The department currently consists of one specialist teaching room with excellent facilities and ground floor teaching space that is well-equipped with separate practical and theory teaching areas.

Students study a range of technology skills and projects at KS3, studying both design technology and food technology. These two subjects enjoy 15 weeks of teaching time each, dividing up the curriculum time equally between them across the year. Currently students are offered GCSE food and nutrition at KS4 for their options.