Food Tech Teacher / Head of Food Technology

Norbury High School for Girls, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 October 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Outer London, Head of Department TLR available for the right candidate candidate

Food Tech Teacher / Head of Food Technology job summary

If you are an outstanding teacher looking for the next step in your career, this role could be for you! We are looking for a Food Technology specialist to join our Design and Technology Faculty for a term or two from 1st September. Depending on experience we would be happy to consider a Head of Department TLR.

Food Tech is a popular subject, taught to all our KS3 students and we offer GCSE (WJCE) in Hospitality and Catering. You will have an engaging teaching style with the knowledge and skills required to lead your subject and encourage uptake at KS4.

Skills and Qualifications:

- QTS

- At least 2 years of teaching experience in Food Technology.

- Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 3 curriculum.

- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in classroom management techniques.

Values and Attitudes:

- Passionate about educating young minds and fostering a love for food technology.

- Committed to creating a positive learning environment for students.

- Dedicated to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

- Collaborative team player who can work effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.

If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about joining our dedicated team of educators at NHSG, we encourage you to apply for the position of Food Technology Teacher

We welcome immediate applications for this post and all applications will be considered immediately upon receipt, we will interview and appoint accordingly and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the deadline.

We are a fully inclusive school that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to develop the potential in all our students, no matter what their starting point. Pastoral care is of the highest importance and we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment to develop confident, independent learners. We provide an ambitious and broad curriculum and ensure that students have opportunities outside the classroom to develop and inspire them, including a wide range of extracurricular activities.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Debbi McCardie, HR Manager 020 8679 0062

Working with us:

We have a health cash plan with Simply Health, Ride 2 Work Scheme and staff wellbeing programme which includes a staff reward scheme and regular social activities. We are located in the North of the borough with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas.

We follow STPCD and support staff can join the LGPS. ECT’s follow an established induction programme while more experienced staff are able to join our leadership training programmes. Many among our teaching staff enrol in our school-based MA programme run in conjunction with St Mary's University. The school is a member of PiXL.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Norbury High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norbury High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norbury-high-school-for-girls

The school is part of the Manor Trust, a multi academy trust comprising Norbury High and Kensington Avenue Primary school - the trust was formed in February 2019. We are located in Croydon, South London.
We are a fully inclusive school that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to develop the potential in all our students, no matter what their starting point.
Pastoral care is also of the highest importance and we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment to develop confident, independent learners. We provide an ambitious and broad curriculum and ensure that students have opportunities outside the classroom to develop and inspire them, including a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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