Food Technology Teacher
Estuary Academy, Gravesend, DA12 4DJ50 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 May 2026
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
- £24,066.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)
Food Technology Teacher job summary
Salary: UQT/MPS/UPS
Hours/Term Time/Full Time: Full Time
Location: Gravesend
Start Date: TBC
Food Technology Teacher
We are looking for a teacher with a Food Tech specialism whose subject knowledge, pedagogy and enthusiasm will engage even the most reluctant learner.
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 or
An Unqualified Teacher, educated to degree level who would engage in Teacher Training whilst being fully supported within our school.
The subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stages 4.
- 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.
This is a full-time, permanent position open to UQT/ECT/MPS + SEN allowance.
Temporary Initial Mentor TLR with possibility of becoming permanent
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge
Are you passionate about working with children and young people with SEMH needs whilst transforming lives, through real opportunities to engage in the education they are entitled to.
Do you dream of joining a team of like-minded professionals?
Do you…
Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a Trust who not only fully support your professional development but put your well-being at the heart of decision making?
The Trust/School can offer you:
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.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
Eye care reimbursement.
Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.
Applications must be received no later than the closing date on the advert. Applications received after this date will not be considered. To help manage applications efficiently, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.
Further information about Estuary Academy North can be found on our website.
Closing date: 9th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
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.
Copies of Estuary Academy North Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
Further questions
If you have any further questions, please contact Katie Murray (HR Officer) kmurray@estuaryacademy.co.uk 01474332897
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Estuary Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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