15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 March 2025

Job details

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Subjects

Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)

Food & Nutrition/Hospitality Teacher job summary

Become a culinary catalyst: shape future chefs at Wildern School

Food & Nutrition/Hospitality Teacher

September 2025

Are you a passionate and creative Food & Nutrition/Hospitality Teacher, eager to inspire the next generation? Wildern School, a thriving and oversubscribed secondary school in Hedge End, is seeking a creative and dedicated individual to join our highly successful Technology department. Wildern is part of the RAISE Education Trust, where each school within the trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skillfully planned curriculum.

Why choose Wildern?

At Wildern, we're more than just a school – we're a community. As part of the RAISE Education Trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where every member of our team is valued. We're proud of our students' achievements and the broad range of experiences we offer to enrich their learning. Our recent Ofsted report highlights our commitment to providing a well-rounded education, emphasising both academic excellence and character development.

What makes our Technology team special?

  • Expert culinary team: Join a large and highly supportive team of 9 subject specialists, including 3 dedicated food aficionados, passionate about inspiring the next generation.
  • Dedicated support: Benefit from dedicated technician support, Monday to Friday, ensuring your lessons run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Popular and flourishing: Teach a subject that students love! With over 75 students opting for Food and Nutrition GCSE or Hospitality and Catering each year, you'll be shaping the culinary journeys of enthusiastic learners.
  • Proven excellence: Contribute to our impressive track record of strong GCSE results, helping students achieve their full potential.
  • Leadership backing: Feel valued and supported by our Senior Leadership Team, who are committed to the success of our Food Technology department.
  • State-of-the-art facilities: Work in well-resourced and equipped kitchens, providing the perfect environment for hands-on learning and culinary exploration.
  • Tech-savvy learning: Enhance your teaching with excellent access to ICT facilities, integrating technology into your lessons for a modern and engaging learning experience.

Benefits of joining the RAISE Education Trust:

  • Make a difference: Shape the futures of children in our community.
  • Competitive salary: We offer a highly competitive salary package.
  • Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with our high-quality professional development program.
  • Career progression: Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement within Wildern School or the Trust.
  • On-site leisure centre: Enjoy discounted staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme: Take advantage of our tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
  • Free parking: Benefit from free and ample on-site parking.
  • Excellent transport links: Enjoy convenient access to public transportation.
  • Teachers' pension scheme: Secure your future with enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
  • Supportive community: Be part of a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team.

We're looking for:

  • A passionate and creative Food & Nutrition/Hospitality Teacher.
  • An individual committed to high standards and student success.
  • A team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Applications welcomed from Early Career Teachers.

Calling All ECTs!

We warmly welcome applications from experienced staff or ECTs, including those due to qualify in summer 2025 for a September 2025 start. We offer a bespoke school-led ECT programme, providing comprehensive support and guidance to help you thrive in your teaching career. Learn more about our program here. An excellent ECT package is available.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday, Monday 24th March 2025.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

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About Wildern School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1869 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.

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