Food Technology Tutor
The Heights Burnley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0DU26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October-November 2025
Closing date
8 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,323-£30,989
Food Technology Tutor job summary
The Job:
Food Technology Tutor - 37 hours per week - Term Time Only
What does this job do?
· To work under the direction of the Deputy Head, to implement planning and assessment, working with whole class groups or individual / small groups of pupils in order to achieve high levels of accelerated pupil progress.
· To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.
· To provide supervision and guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson-based activities.
· Complement the professional work of the school teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
What are the job requirements?
· GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.
· Qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field (minimum Level 4 or equivalent).
· Proven experience teaching or training in a food-related discipline.
· Food Safety or HACCP certification.
· Experience of planning, preparing and delivering agreed work, and supporting programmes for individuals or groups of pupils.
· Strong understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and dietary considerations.
· Familiarity with Food Technology exam board specifications (e.g. AQA, Edexcel, NCFE).
About The Heights- Burnley:
We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.
We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.
With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.
Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
- Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
- Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to government/Teacher pension schemes.
- Free parking.
- Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
- Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
- Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – dbury@theheightsburnley.com
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
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 The Heights Burnley
- School type
- Free School, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Heights Burnley website
School location
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