Food Tech Teacher - Salisbury

Our school is growing, we are looking for Teachers to join our school in Salisbury. You will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. We are interested in speaking with teachers who have experience a multitude of skills and could work across the 6 - 18 age range. Currently we are looking for an experienced Food Technology Teacher.

As a Teacher at Five Rivers Child Care, your day will be varied and interesting. You will be following a more flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic, educational frameworks that are tailor‑made to each child and young person. You could be teaching in the classroom or out in the community to support children who cannot attend school. You will work within a Trauma‑informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Gold Award’. Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation, Ofsted registered schools and leading alternative education provision (1 ACE).

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do we source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities, but we also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re getting the most out of your career.

Our School, “The Spires”, is a small, unique education provision in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Our children are aged between the ages of 6-18 years. We offer a range of rich learning opportunities including academic, vocational, and physical education to best support our children. Our school is a happy, safe, and welcoming environment, allowing our children to achieve their academic targets while feeling safe, secure, and boosting their self‑esteem.

Hours: Term Time, this goes in line with Wiltshire local authority. Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday Tuesday, Thursday 08:30am – 16:30pm, Wednesday 08:30am – 17:00pm, 08:30 – 16:00pm.

Why Five Rivers?

• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements:

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• NQTS or QTS registration.
• Valid Driving Licence for our work in the community.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you! Please make sure to apply. Apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.