Teacher of Food & Nutrition and/or Hospitality & Catering (Maternity Cover)

Rugby Free Secondary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 - July 2027 (end date could possibly be extended)

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS (Salary Depending on Experience)

Teacher of Food & Nutrition and/or Hospitality & Catering (Maternity Cover) job summary

Teacher of Food & Nutrition and/or Hospitality & Catering (Maternity Cover)
Rugby Free Secondary School

Rugby Free Secondary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Food & Nutrition and/or Hospitality & Catering to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students and help them develop a strong understanding of food preparation, nutrition, and the hospitality industry. You will play a key role in delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that build students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence.

We are looking for a teacher who can encourage creativity, independence, and critical thinking, while fostering a positive attitude towards food-related learning. The successful candidate will support students in applying their learning to real-life contexts and developing skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom.

You will be expected to differentiate effectively, adapting your teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of learners of all abilities, ensuring that every student is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for Food & Nutrition and/or Hospitality & Catering
• Can deliver engaging and high-quality teaching
• Is committed to raising student achievement and aspiration
• Can create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Is adaptable in meeting the needs of all learners

If you are an enthusiastic educator looking to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

• To ensure that all students have a safe environment in which they can learn, reporting any concern about the environment to a member of the site team or if appropriate to one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders
• To be aware of systems which support safeguarding and following the procedures as highlighted in the Safeguarding Policy
• To identify students who may benefit from early help as soon as possible and discuss this with one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders
• To consider at all times what is in the best interests of the child
• To protect students from maltreatment; preventing impairment of student’s health or development; ensuring that students grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• To take action to enable all students to have the best outcomes

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch.

To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Director of Learning or Headteacher, please call Sarah Covill, Operations Manager, on 01788 222060 or email; Scovill@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time

Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

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 Rugby Free Secondary School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rugby Free Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rugby-free-secondary-school

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