Teacher in Charge of Food Technology
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full Time Teaching hours - part time candidates may be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1-UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2A of £3,527
What skills and experience we're looking for
Food Technology Teacher (with TLR as Subject Lead)
Start date: January 2026
Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Salary: MPS1–UPS3 + TLR 2A (£3,527)
We are seeking an enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher to lead this thriving subject within our Design Technology Department.
Why join us?
Superb working conditions – a purpose-built Food Technology classroom in a modern, 3-year-old building, fully equipped with 11 cookers and dedicated exclusively to Food Tech.
Outstanding support – a skilled Food Technician to assist with preparation, organisation and resources.
A happy, committed staff team – in our November 2024 survey, 100% of teachers said they were proud to work here.
The role:
As Food Technology Lead, you will:
Deliver engaging lessons across KS3–KS4
Lead on curriculum planning, assessment and development of Food Technology.
Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
About you:
We are looking for a teacher with:
Passion for Food Technology and inspiring young people.
Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
Drive to lead and develop the subject further.
About the school:
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a high-achieving Catholic school with a strong sense of community, where every student is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our ethos combines a commitment to academic excellence with a culture of respect, kindness and belonging. Ofsted praised our pupils’ exemplary behaviour, confidence and pride in their school, describing classrooms as calm, purposeful places where students are eager to learn.
We are proud of our strong academic record, with Progress 8 scores placing us amongst the top schools nationally, alongside a thriving Sixth Form of over 400 students. Modern facilities and a wide range of enrichment opportunities provide an inspirational environment where students can flourish both academically and personally within a caring Catholic community.
Safeguarding:
The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
What the school offers its staff
SUPERB WORKING CONDITIONS
§ A purpose-built Food Technology classroom within a modern, 3-year-old building – fully equipped with 11 cookers and used exclusively for the subject (no room sharing).
§ A skilled Food Technician to provide practical support with preparation, organisation, and resources.
§ In the November 2024 staff survey 100% of teachers said they were proud to be a member of staff.
§ Excellent transport links – close to the A1 and 30 miles to central London. Stevenage to London is just over 20 minutes on the train.
§ Stevenage is an area with more affordable housing, than other areas of Hertfordshire. Staff also choose to live in the beautiful villages and market towns of North Hertfordshire.
§ Secure free car parking for all members of staff
§ Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwaves and fridges in the staffrooms
§ Staff association which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events
§ Social activities e.g. Friday after school football, staff choir, staff book group, running club, Christmas party, informal nights out, staff pantomime
§ Child care voucher scheme
§ Flu vaccinations for all staff
§ Excellent teaching facilities with the new and refurbished buildings
§ Supportive of flexible working
§ Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority
§ Governors focused on Staff wellbeing
A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY TEACHING
§ Oversubscribed school with close link with the community and supportive parents
§ Exemplary student behaviour which is always commented on by visitors
§ Extensive range of extracurricular activities and enrichment
§ All teachers are issued with a laptop
§ Workload is constantly being reviewed e.g. email protocols to reduce number of emails, assessment policy to reduce time spent marking
§ Lessons are taught by subject specialists
§ Many opportunities to work with students and participate and support in local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities
A SERIOUS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
§ New staff induction program – September- November
§ Performance Management that is focused on developing teacher’s careers in the areas that they wish
§ Bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, Teacher Led Development Programme, exam board training, in school opportunities to develop teaching and leadership, ECT and ECT + 1 program
§ Whole school CPD focuses on teaching and learning and there are many opportunities for staff to become in involved in the design and facilitating of INSET.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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About The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1605 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School website
- Email address
- HR@jhn.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01438314643
The Saint John Henry Newman School is a popular 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school in Stevenage, and is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. The school serves the Catholic community across north Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and as far south as Hatfield, with pupils from more than 25 different parishes. It has an excellent reputation; it is heavily oversubscribed and there are continuing interest lists for all year groups. The roll is currently approximately1600, including 400 in the Sixth Form. The school has benefitted from considerable investment in its buildings, including a new £3.5 million Sports and Performing block (The Pavilion) and a substantial new build programme to replace our main building and Art block.
Since its foundation in 1987, the school has developed a reputation for excellent educational standards combined with unique opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. This academic success has been acknowledged by the Department for Education, who have written to the school and acknowledged its excellent performance, commenting that The Saint John Henry Newman School is one of the top 90 schools in the country on one measure and in the top 100 schools in the country on another measure. In 2021/22 the students achieved:
89% GCSE English and Maths at 9-4
38% of all GCSE grades achieved were 9-7
68% A Level at A*, A and B:
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School sees the quality of interpersonal relationships as the most significant factor in the provision of an outstanding education. The School strives to create the most conducive learning environment which results in our students fulfilling their potential and going out to change the world. Exam results, important though they are for opening doors for pupils in the future, do not determine success and happiness. Therefore we have a strong enrichment and wellbeing programme that encompasses every pupils and student and a comprehensive career curriculum. We have been awarded with the Kitemark for emotional health and wellbeing for our work supporting students, their families and staff.
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School works towards being a living Christian community where every student is known and valued for their differences and strengths. Serving the Catholic community across over 25 different parishes, the secondary school has a wide catchment area. Teachers are dedicated to giving students a well-rounded education that prepares them for further education and the wider world at this important time in their life.
Arranging a visit to The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@jhn.herts.sch.uk.
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