FOOD TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM TEACHER (FIXED TERM)

About the role

Food Technology Teacher (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Fixed term until August 2026
Working Days: 2 days per week (negotiable working days)

The Saint John Henry Newman School is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join our team from September 2025 on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for a teacher looking for flexible working hours and an opportunity to contribute to an outstanding school community.

We are a vibrant and inclusive Catholic school, where staff are valued and supported. Our most recent 2025 Ofsted ungraded inspection confirmed that The Saint John Henry Newman School is an outstanding school. Inspectors noted:

“We were immediately struck by the many smiling faces of students, who enjoy coming to school. When speaking to them, students universally highlighted how their teachers ‘go above and beyond’ to help them achieve well. Students display a real pride in their school.”

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in Food Technology at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4/5.

• Support the development and delivery of the department’s schemes of work.

• Undertake both formative and summative assessments in line with department policy.

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to school-wide data collection.

• Participate in departmental training, INSET days, and extra-curricular activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents as required, including at Parent Consultation Evenings.

• Implement departmental policies on rewards, sanctions, and communication.

• Support and, where appropriate, help organise school trips and extracurricular activities.

• Uphold high standards of discipline and student welfare, following school procedures.

• Mark and assess students’ work regularly in line with school policy.

• Monitor student progress and address underachievement proactively.

• Contribute to departmental self-evaluation and school improvement initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Report to the Headteacher and the Leadership Team member overseeing your department.

• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

• Support school values by discouraging discrimination and promoting positive self-image and equality.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

• Promote and support the school’s policies on safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.

• Be fully aware of procedures relating to child protection and health and safety.

• Ensure child protection and student welfare are prioritised at all times.

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of the pre-employment process.