Teacher of Food Technology
Darrick Wood School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Teacher of Food Technology job summary
Design and Technology Faculty
The Design and Technology Faculty encompasses Resistant Materials, Food Technology, Textiles and Art. The Faculty is housed in large specialist classrooms and takes up a large proportion of the ground floor of the original main building (The Turner Building). The Faculty also consists of a Faculty staff room, various offices, and additional spaces housing specialist equipment.
Design and Technology Curriculum
Throughout Key Stage 3, all pupils have Design and Technology for two hours each week, taught on a termly rotation through Food, Resistant Materials and Textiles. This allows pupils to build their knowledge and understanding of Design and Technology through several different experiences, each complimenting the other and using a range of different techniques and technologies over time. Pupils also study Art for one hour per week throughout Key Stage 3.
In Years 10 and 11, pupils have the option to choose from Food Preparation and Nutrition, Resistant Materials, Art and Design (Textiles). All these subjects are available for further study in the Sixth Form.
The Food Department
The Food Department is extremely well resourced and occupies two spacious and well-equipped rooms in the Design Technology Faculty area. Both classrooms have interactive screens. There is good access to IT rooms. There is some part-time technician support.
Food Preparation and Nutrition in Key Stage 3
In Year 7 pupils study the Eatwell Plate and develop their practical skills when producing a range of salads, dough, crumbles, coating, melting and vegetarian cookery. They also look at the environmental impact of recycling. To prepare pupils for the GCSE course, scientific experiments and principles will also be taught.
Year 8 work involves studying the scientific principles of the effect of heat on food, heathy eating, nutrition and the prevention of food poisoning. Pupils continue to develop practical skills making shepherd’s pie, roux sauces, scones, pasta dishes, curry and all elements of a fruit trifle.
Year 9 pupils' study individual nutritional requirements and food allergies. They learn how to adapt a recipe for a variety of dietary needs and research a country of their choice, making dishes reflecting ingredients staple to that country. Practical skills include making a range of main meal dishes such as lasagne, spring rolls, risotto and making and decorating a celebration cake.
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
Pupils currently studying the subject in Years 10-11 follow the EDUQAS Food Preparation and Nutrition syllabus.
The Post
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and highly qualified Food Technology specialist to join our thriving department.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge and understanding in delivering GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, but we will welcome any applications from qualified teachers with relevant experience ready to start with us from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Faculty team, to support a coherent approach to delivering our curriculum, and to be committed to contributing to our extra-curricular programme. It would be an advantage if candidates can teach one other DT subject including Art.
In addition to the curricular requirements, the person appointed would act as a Form Tutor and offer extra-curricular activities.
Job Description/Person Specification
The person appointed to this post will:
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be a good/outstanding classroom teacher
- Be enthusiastic and energetic
- Be able to teach students of all abilities across Key Stages 3-4, and preferably key stage 5
- Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the desire and ability to convey this to students
- Demonstrate a good understanding of issues relating to technological advances
- Be highly motivated and committed to working as a team
- Ensure all students make good progress and reach their potential
- Monitor students’ progress via regular assessment, feedback and marking Provide appropriate support and promote high attainment in public examinations
- Have a knowledge of IT and its use in teaching
- Possess clear and effective communication skills
- Have a commitment to equal opportunities
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
- Support the development of students’ communication skills and promote their acquisition of lifelong learning skills
- Be committed to extra-curricular activities
- Ensure the needs of all students are met, including students with special educational needs and disabilities
- Contribute to the wider life of the school
- Work productively and co-operatively with the line manager.
Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Darrick Wood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Darrick Wood School website
You will be working in a forward looking and supportive school with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in May 2024. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, and a private employee assistance programme.
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