39 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 April 2026 at 12:59am

  • Date listed

    6 March 2026

Job details

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Subject

Food technology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Food Technology job summary

Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

Teacher of Food Technology

We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Food Technology to join our friendly, high‑achieving Design and Technology faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who can deliver engaging, creative and practical lessons that ignite a love of Food and Nutrition in our students.

You will:

Teach Food Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Deliver high‑quality learning and ensure strong outcomes for all students.

Contribute to a well‑resourced, vibrant department with excellent facilities.

Play an active role in curriculum development and wider school initiatives.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a commitment to raising achievement.

Brings creativity, energy and strong subject knowledge.

Can build positive relationships and create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.

(Desirable) Has experience teaching other Design & Technology subjects or Child Development at KS4, reflecting the skillset valued in previous adverts

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers for a July or September 2026 start, as well as experienced teaching staff. ECTs benefit from a fully supported programme, including regular subject-specific mentoring and comprehensive school-wide training.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

Applying for the job

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About Guilsborough Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1260 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

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