Teacher of Food & Nutrition

The Forest School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

43 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Required from September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects: Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;

Qualified Teacher Status
the ability to motivate students and achieve excellent results
excellent organisational and ICT skills
excellent subject knowledge of Food and Nutrition
to teach an additional technology subject to KS3
the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
a passion for teaching Technology: Food and Nutrition and the ability to share this with young people

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.

If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

The Forest School is a successful and friendly 11-16 comprehensive co-educational school, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of food and nutrition to join our Technology team.

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.