At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach Food Technology to engage and transform young learners.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a school with a clear moral purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, professional development, and extra leave for wellbeing.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged young people.
- Qualifications: Qualified or unqualified teachers with a passion for teaching and learning.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Overview
We are looking for a teacher with a Food Tech specialism whose subject knowledge, pedagogy and enthusiasm will engage even the most reluctant learner.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a hard‑working teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with young people and adults and who wants to have a transformational impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged young people.
Who we are looking for
- A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision or mainstream, or an ECT, determined to combine professional development with life‑changing teaching.
- An Unqualified Teacher, educated to degree level who would engage in Teacher Training whilst being fully supported within our school.
- Subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stages 4.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
- Organised, resourceful and proactive.
- Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.
- Employment Details
This is a full‑time, permanent position open to UQT/ECT/MPS + SEN allowance.
Temporary Initial Mentor TLR with possibility of becoming permanent.
Benefits
- An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.
- A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.
- Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
- Term‑time hours and flexible working.
- Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
- Five Year Service award for Support Staff.
- Eye care reimbursement.
- Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.
- Legal and Safeguarding Information
Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).
This appointment is subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.
We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.
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Food Technology Teacher in Gravesend employer: Estuary Academy North
Join a dedicated team at Alternative Learning Trust, where our clear moral purpose drives us to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We offer a supportive work culture with extensive professional development opportunities, flexible working hours, and additional wellbeing leave, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally in your role as a Food Technology Teacher. With a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, we welcome diverse applicants who are eager to make a meaningful impact in education.
