Teacher of Food and Nutrition

The Robert Smyth Academy, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7JG

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £47,472.00 Annually (FTE) M1-UPS1

Teacher of Food and Nutrition job summary

Robert Smyth Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding Teacher of Food & Nutrition to join our friendly, forward‑thinking department for two days per week. This is an exciting opportunity to teach a popular subject within a well‑resourced faculty where students are motivated, polite and eager to learn.

Start Date: 24 August 2026

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.4 / 2 days per week)

Salary: M1 - U1

Suitable for ECTs: Yes

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Food & Nutrition specialist who:

• Is committed to delivering high‑quality teaching across KS3 and KS4
• Can contribute to our improving outcomes in Food & Nutrition
• Will teach within a department with excellent facilities and specialist equipment
• Is confident delivering or developing GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition (Eduqas)
• Is excited to be part of a collaborative, supportive team

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, you will be supported by experienced colleagues, outstanding practitioners across the Trust, and a positive working environment.

Why Join Robert Smyth Academy?

Robert Smyth Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed 11-19 school with over 1,300 students. We are proud of our excellent behaviour, high aspirations, and strong community ethos. Staff describe us as a warm, welcoming and supportive place to work, with senior leaders who are visible and approachable.

You will benefit from:

• Well‑behaved, courteous and motivated pupils
• A strong culture of professional development across Tudor Grange Academies Trust
• A calm, structured environment where teachers can focus on high‑quality teaching
• A subject team with a clear vision and strong technician support
• Excellent resources, specialist classrooms and a well‑equipped Food and Nutrition suite

Staff Wellbeing & Incentives

We place staff wellbeing at the centre of all we do and offer:

• Supportive and visible leadership
• Comprehensive CPD for all staff
• Free tea, coffee, fruit and biscuits
• Staff wellbeing forums
• Weekly yoga and running groups
• Social events throughout the year
• On‑site parking and access to the childcare voucher scheme

About the Academy and Trust

Founded in 1607, Robert Smyth Academy has a proud history and a reputation for strong academic outcomes, extensive enrichment opportunities and a caring environment. Ofsted rated us Good in all areas in 2022. We are part of the Tudor Grange Academies Trust, giving staff access to outstanding support, cross‑school collaboration and excellent training opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the full application form on MyNewTerm.
We welcome informal visits and conversations about the role.

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

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.

About The Robert Smyth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Robert Smyth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-robert-smyth-academy

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