Teacher of Food

Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EW

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048
• Pay scale: ECT/MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Food

Permanent position

Full-time

To start September 2026

Salary – ECT/MPS/UPS

We aim to recruit the best teachers who teach the best lessons. For this reason, we try to articulate clearly our vision, values and expectations when putting together information for applicants and we always give a lot of attention to appointing the right person.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Are excited by their role and the opportunity to ensure our young people flourish;
• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Trust and ‘go the extra mile’ in terms of time and commitment to get the very best success for our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive student/teacher relationships;
• Are quick to praise and slow to criticise; and
• Are not afraid to admit to seeing themselves as potential leaders of the future.

If you would like to know more about this vacancy, or about the school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would love to give you a tour, or to put you in touch with a school leader who will be more than happy to give you a call to discuss the role. Email Diane Orton (d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com) for more information, or to submit your application.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A strong commitment to your training and development.
• Fantastic students who are a pleasure to work with.
• Excellent facilities & resources.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives.
• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package

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.

Food is a popular and highly valued subject within our Design and Technology curriculum and plays a key role in delivering our ambition to provide a high-quality, ambitious and inclusive curriculum for all students. The department benefits from excellent, well-resourced specialist facilities and a broad, engaging curriculum offer, supported by an established and experienced team of six staff, including two specialist Food teachers, who share a genuine passion for their subject and are committed to inspiring this in the students they teach. Outcomes across the department are strong, reflecting the quality of teaching and the engagement of students.

At Key Stage 3, students study Food throughout the year, developing core practical skills, knowledge of nutrition and an understanding of how to prepare and cook a wide range of dishes. Food is a particularly popular area of the curriculum, with high levels of engagement from students.

The department is housed in purpose-built specialist spaces, including two specialist workshops, dedicated classroom spaces and a computer suite for design and CAD/CAM work. We will shortly be moving into two brand new food rooms and two newly refurbished textiles rooms, which will further enhance our provision and support high-quality practical teaching, enabling students to develop confidence, independence and a wide range of practical skills. The department is well resourced with a wide range of specialist equipment and also benefits from the support of five dedicated technicians, including two who support within Food.

Class sizes within Design and Technology are typically kept below 21 students, supporting a safe, well-managed environment and enabling high-quality practical teaching and learning.

At Key Stage 4, we offer GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition alongside GCSE Design & Technology and GCSE Art: Fashion & Textiles. Uptake in Food Preparation & Nutrition is strong, with four groups currently studying the course. This strong uptake continues into Key Stage 5, where students can currently progress to A Level Design & Technology. Food is also offered as an enrichment option in the Sixth Form, providing students with further opportunities to develop their interest and practical skills. With the investment in our new food rooms, we are also keen to explore the introduction of a Level 3 Food qualification at Post 16.

The department offers a strong co-curricular programme, including termly bake-off competitions as part of the school’s house system and participation in the Rotary Young Chef competition. Students are also provided with opportunities to further develop their practical skills and interest in Food beyond the classroom, alongside wider Design and Technology activities such as F1 in Schools and inter-house competitions.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with a passion for Food education, who can build on existing strengths and further develop the curriculum to ensure it is ambitious, coherent and inclusive for all students.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching, support curriculum development and contribute to the continued success of the department. There is a strong focus on developing independent learners, establishing clear routines within practical lessons, and ensuring a consistent experience for all students.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and reflective teacher who is passionate about Food and committed to delivering engaging, high-quality practical lessons that inspire students.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lutterworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks including evidence of your right to work in the UK, online checks and a satisfactory Health Check. References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher JD.pdf - 154 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Food.pdf - 252 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lutterworth College

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1559 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lutterworth College website
• Email address: d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lutterworth-college

Arranging a visit to Lutterworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Leicestershire and Rutland