TEACHER OF FOOD AND NUTRITION MATERNITY COVER
Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
22 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 Terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Competitive London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate about Food & Nutrition, open to new ideas and works well as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This contract is to cover a period of maternity leave starting in January. You would be joining a supportive, committed and experienced Design and Technology team who work hard to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons.
The successful candidate will teach GCSE Food and Nutrition and Food and Nutrition lessons in KS3 in this highly sought after 11-18 co-educational academy, with over 1,400 students on roll including 300 in our Sixth form.
The role would be suitable whether you are unqualified (with the relevant experience of teaching Food & Nutrition to GCSE level), experienced or a newly qualified teacher, as long as you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they can whilst fulfilling your own potential.
What the school offers its staff
We take student and staff wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school community feel supported and happy.
We offer:
- a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
- professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
- two-week Autumn half term;
- early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
- generous employer pension contributions;
- cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
- priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
- thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
- 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend one of the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Hinchley Wood School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1422 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hinchley Wood School website
- Email address
- hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02083987161
Hinchley Wood is an Ofsted Outstanding (October 2023) inclusive, high achieving and highly sought after school with 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth form. Located on the borders of SW London, we pride ourselves on celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. In 2023 and 2023 our Progress 8 score of +0.87 put us in the top 5% of schools nationally, and we are in the 200 top performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.
The last school Ofsted Inspection said “There is a strong learning culture across the school. Pupils develop a deep body of knowledge. This is reflected in external examination results, which are consistently well above the national average.” (Ofsted 2023)
Arranging a visit to Hinchley Wood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.
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