Food Technology Teacher

St Dominic's School is a special school in Godalming, Surrey, and stands in 56 acres of wooded grounds with ample space for outdoor learning activities. The school provides for 150 pupils and students between the ages of 7 - 19, who have a range of academic abilities and complex needs and with a primary diagnosis of speech language and communication needs and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

The school is the national lead in the 'blended' approach to teaching and learning and holds the Advanced Autism Accreditation and the prestigious Arts Council 'Artsmark' Silver Award.

St Dominic's School is a rewarding and inspirational place to work where pupils and students enjoy the holistic programmes and educational opportunities offered to them by nurturing staff whose goal is to encourage growth, development and independence in preparation for further education and employment. To find out more about us visit school website

Candidates must be able to convey core subjects and topic-based learning to pupils who have a range of abilities and be able to monitor and assess to ensure the best possible progress. The successful candidate will have a commitment to developing outstanding practice and the desire and drive to improve educational outcomes and life chances for our very special pupils.

Applications are welcome from UQTs, NQTs and experienced teachers who have the ability to think creatively, are resilient and motivated by challenges, and hold a relevant qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field (if not a subject specialist).

The candidate will be responsible for teaching topics such as food science, nutrition, food processing, food preparation and presentation, food safety and hygiene, and the principles of Food Technology. Experience of working within a SEN setting is desirable but not essential.