Teacher of Food Technology
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6PT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (Inner London), M1–M6, or appropriate unqualified teacher pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and creative Food Technology teacher who believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed?
Melbury College is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Teacher of Food Technology to join our dedicated team at Canterbury Campus, our secondary alternative provision setting.
We welcome applications from qualified teachers and would also consider suitably experienced unqualified teachers who can demonstrate strong subject knowledge, relevant practical experience and the ability to inspire and engage young people.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people who may have experienced barriers to education. Through engaging, practical and purposeful learning, you will help pupils rediscover their confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve success.
At Melbury College, our ethos is simple:
Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience. Unlocking Potential.
Our five values — Respect, Courage, Determination, Kindness and Purpose — underpin everything we do.
About the role:
As our Food Technology Teacher, you will have the opportunity to deliver a creative, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that inspires pupils and equips them with valuable skills for life.
Working within our supportive and trauma-informed environment, you will:
1. Plan and deliver engaging, practical Food Technology lessons that motivate and challenge pupils with a wide range of abilities and needs.
2. Develop pupils' knowledge and skills in food preparation, nutrition, healthy eating, food hygiene and safe working practices.
3. Create meaningful opportunities for pupils to achieve recognised qualifications and develop skills that support their future education, training and employment.
4. Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs, including those of pupils with SEND and social, emotional and mental health needs.
5. Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, resilience and a sense of achievement.
6. Maintain a safe, well-organised and inspiring practical learning environment.
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupils' personal development, wellbeing and successful next steps.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
1. Holds Qualified Teacher Status or has substantial relevant experience and the skills to deliver high-quality Food Technology education as an unqualified teacher.
2. Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for food, nutrition and practical learning.
3. Has high expectations and believes that every young person can achieve.
4. Is creative, flexible and able to adapt teaching to engage pupils with diverse learning needs.
5. Understands the importance of positive relationships, inclusion and a trauma-informed approach.
6. Can create a safe, nurturing and purposeful learning environment.
7. Is enthusiastic about developing pupils' independence, confidence and practical skills.
8. Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to their own professional development.
Experience of working in alternative provision or with pupils with SEMH needs would be welcomed, but is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who bring enthusiasm, creativity, relevant industry experience and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
Make a difference where it matters most
If you are an enthusiastic educator who can inspire young people through practical learning, build their confidence and help them discover what they can achieve, we would love to hear from you.
Join Melbury College and help us build relationships, inspire resilience and unlock potential.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, where applicable, and satisfactory references.
Melbury College is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for pupils and staff.
Early applications are encouraged, as Melbury College reserves the right to close the vacancy and appoint a suitable candidate at any stage of the recruitment process.
Melbury College – Building Relationships. Inspiring Resilience. Unlocking Potential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
1. The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people's lives.
2. A welcoming, committed and supportive team.
3. A strong relational and trauma-informed ethos.
4. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
5. The freedom to bring creativity and innovation to practical teaching and learning.
6. A rewarding role where progress is celebrated in all its forms.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk
The role of Receptionist/Admin Assistant at a highly successful and respected medical and mental health needs Alternative Provision for young people in the borough of Merton CR4. We are looking to appoint a motivated Admin Assistant who will be fully trained in 'first day calling' and general admin duties . We need a calm and empathetic person to welcome people as they enter our building and support us in creating a positive environment for all
Lavender Campus provides education for all students in Merton who, because of medical and/or mental health needs are unable to attend school. The role will be based within provision, teaching year 9,10 and 11 students using Trauma Informed teaching strategies. Class sizes are small and our emphasis is on enabling our students to develop their independence and resilience through learning. We have high expectations of our students and this is reflected in our GCSE results.
Arranging a visit to Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lpattenden@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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