Teacher of Food Technology

Brookhaven School, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 8LP

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Design and technology, Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - UPS3 - £32,916 - £51,048 + SEN £2,787

Teacher of Food Technology job summary

Brookhaven School is a new-build specialist secondary school that opened in 2024, providing education for students aged 11–16 with autism. We offer small class sizes and a calm, structured learning environment, with specialist facilities including Food Technology, Art, Computing and Science.

The school delivers two pathways:

• A Vocational Pathway with an academic focus, supporting students to achieve recognised qualifications including GCSEs
  
• An Independence Pathway, with a greater emphasis on functional skills, entry-level certificates and general life skills to support preparation for adulthood
  

We are seeking a practical and motivated Food Technology teacher to deliver engaging, accessible food and nutrition lessons to secondary-aged students. The role focuses on developing practical life skills, independence and vocational readiness, alongside accredited and non-accredited pathways, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver practical Food Technology lessons at KS3 and KS4
  
• Deliver Food Preparation & Nutrition (GCSE and/or vocational alternatives where appropriate)
  
• Ensure consistently high standards of hygiene, health and safety within the food room
  
• Manage food orders, stock and resources effectively within an agreed budget
  
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of SEND needs
  
• Maintain a safe, organised and well-managed learning environment
  
• Support assessment, accreditation and evidence gathering
  
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure high-quality provision
  
• Contribute to curriculum development within a growing department
  

We aim “To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome”.

Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to "exactly like nothing else” and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.

Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.

Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or part of our facilities, administration, or operations teams, you will find a welcoming, family-like environment where every role is valued.

At the heart of each school is a shared commitment to putting children, young people, and their families first.

Each pupil receives a personalised education and learns in small groups or classes, supported by dedicated staff who tailor their approach to meet individual needs.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.

The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. 

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. 

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

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 Brookhaven School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 50 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookhaven School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookhaven-school

Brookhaven is an innovative, forward thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day.

We as a school aim to achieve high in all that we do, as we know that it is only with such high standards and expectations that true success can be achieved. We are fortunate to benefit from a supportive community, who work together to ensure our high standards are met and provide support where it is needed.

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