Teacher of Food Technology in Oxted

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Food Technology to deliver high-quality lessons that support students in achieving outstanding progress. The successful candidate will set clear learning targets, assess student progress with regular feedback, and ensure students are well-prepared for examinations. With a genuine passion for Food Technology, you’ll help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while staying up-to-date with current educational thinking. They will contribute to schemes of work, maintain a stimulating learning environment, and engage with parents and the wider school community. The role also involves taking responsibility for professional development and actively participating in school duties and performance management activities. This is a part-time, fixed term position (3 days per week) to cover Maternity Leave.

Subject Specific Information:

Oxted School is committed to a broad and balanced curriculum and recognises the importance of the creative subjects. The faculty team currently consists of three dynamic specialist teachers and two technician support members of staff. The faculty is dedicated to delivering a full, rich curriculum to all students using active learning, AFL and ICT. The facilities at Oxted School are impressive, including three dedicated workshops, an ICT classroom, and two equipped food classrooms. The faculty has access to a laser cutter, 3-D printers, and Solidworks software. At Key Stage 4, we offer Food Preparation and Nutrition, Catering and Hospitality, Engineering, Design and Technology. We continue to consider all options available for 2026 and beyond. One of the team’s strongest assets is our ability to adapt and welcome new ideas.

What we are looking for:

• Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
• An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.

What we offer:

• A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
• Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
• A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.
• A Recruitment and Retention Allowance may be available for experienced candidates looking to develop leadership skills.
• As a Partnership School, we are committed to professional development through our extensive CPD programme and ensure a healthy work/life balance with effective PPA allocation.

We welcome informal meetings or tours of the school. Please contact the HR team to arrange a visit. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Safeguarding Statement:

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties.