- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 952 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Lynn Academy website
Teacher
More than one location, Eastern Multi Academy Trust25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR /UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.
King’s Lynn Academy is one of the fastest improving schools in the region, driven by a passionate and committed team dedicated to delivering excellence in education. Since 2017, we’ve transformed our standards, built a strong culture of ambition and inclusion, and developed innovative support systems that have significantly reduced exclusions and boosted pupil outcomes. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure every student receives high-quality teaching, care, and guidance, supported by a proactive pastoral team and a rich, inclusive curriculum. If you’re looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking school where your contribution will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Food & Nutrition Teacher who will inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust.
About You
- A good degree in relevant subject area and NQTS/QTS
- A good understanding of curriculum developments within subject area.
- A calm and clear communicator.
- A positive role model whocan make positive relationships with children.
- A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.
- Ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies.
- Knowledge of current issues and developments in education.
- A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
- Commitment to the Safeguarding Policy and principles of the Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
- A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
- High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
- A highly trained team to support learning.
- Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
- Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
- Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
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
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Eastern Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Eastern Multi Academy Trust website. Here you will find information on our academies as well as key trust documents that we hope you will find useful, through the links above.
We are proud of every one of our children and colleagues for their hard work and commitment to Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities. We believe that schools should be at the heart of the communities that they serve and play their part in ensuring that all children receive a great education to allow them to take their place in the world of work or further study.
Formed in 2017, we exist for the benefit of the children and the communities that we serve across West Norfolk, Breckland (Norfolk) and Brandon (Suffolk). We currently support 12 schools ranging from Infant academies through to our Secondary academy in King’s Lynn, and have a track record in supporting schools to achieve success for their children.
Our academies promote effective learning through inspirational teaching to improve academic standards. We are proud that all of our academies have reaped the benefit of being part of our Trust and have demonstrated significant improvement.
School Details
King's Lynn Academy
Arranging a visit to Eastern Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.
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