Food Technology Teacher

Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Deb 2026 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  14 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: UQT/MPR (FTE: £22,601 - £35,259 / £32,916 - £45,352) + SEN allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

Food Technology Teacher job summary

Sir Peter Hall School 

Food Technology Teacher

Job Start: February 2026 or sooner 

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time (Part time considered)

Salary: MPR or Unqualified scale + SEN allowance 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sir Peter Hall social emotional mental health (SEMH) school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust. You will join our specialist team, contributing to shaping the lives of the children you will work with. 

Are you passionate about children having the opportunity to learn new cooking skills? 

Do you love teaching Food Technology to children? 

Do you have high aspirations for children with SEMH needs? 

Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity to extend the curriculum and vocational offer to all the children at Sir Peter Hall school? 

We are looking for individuals with a passion for children with SEMH to join our team and make an impact on the learning and welfare of our pupils. You will be able to work flexibly and be willing to learn new skills. You will have, or be willing to learn, excellent de-escalation and behaviour management skills. You will be prepared to teach pupils on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings. 

Sir Peter Hall School is a growing school educating children between the ages of 9 - 16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a strong network of special schools who work together. You will be supported in your role by an experienced leadership team who will be available to offer advice and guidance. Significant training and development opportunities will support your professional growth. W

e invite prospective candidates to review the job description and person specification and when making an application to use the supporting information section of the application form to provide evidence of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria. 

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Rosalind Towns by emailing office@sphschool.org or telephone 01284649006 

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026, 09:00am

Interviews: W/c 19th January 2026 

 

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Sir Peter Hall School

• School type: Free School, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 56 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Peter Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-peter-hall-school

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