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Teacher of Food Technology
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 9HZ30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
23 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Food Technology job summary
Our Food Technology department provides excellent facilities for high quality teaching, with fully equipped kitchens and technician support. The working environment is excellent with all staff employing outstanding teamworking skills. At KS3, students follow an engaging technology curriculum where they carousel between a range of technology subjects. All students have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in food technology and thoroughly enjoy their lessons leading to a high up take at Key Stage 4. At GCSE, Hospitality and Catering is a very popular option with 3 groups in Year 10 and 3 groups in Year 11 taught over 5 hours a fortnight.
What makes us special
What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive—regardless of their background or starting point. Our recent progress in raising educational standards is matched by our dedication to creating a welcoming environment where difference is celebrated and every voice is heard. Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.
Welcome from Head of Faculty
We are a supportive, forward-thinking department that really values engaging, hands-on learning. You’ll be working in a well-equipped space, with two dedicated food rooms and the support of an experienced technician, so you can focus on what you do best—bringing food education to life. We take pride in creating practical, enjoyable lessons for our students so that they can develop the skills they need to be successful.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we are currently working on developing the curriculum, so that it is even more engaging and applicable to our students' wider aspirations.
If you love your subject and want to make a real difference as part of a friendly and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
- Values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school community
- Is reflective, open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice through coaching
- Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
- Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
- Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life
In this role you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging Food and Catering lessons that inspire a love of food and hospitality
- Assess student progress regularly and provide feedback that helps them move forward
- Work closely with colleagues to enhance and refine our seven-year curriculum and share best practice
- Contribute to creating a positive learning environment where all students feel valued
- Take part in wider school life, including enrichment activities and extra-curricular opportunities
- Play an active role in supporting the school’s commitment to raising achievement for all
We offer:
- A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
- The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
- 121 coaching
- Ongoing professional development
How to apply
If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive - we’d love to hear from you.
Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school, please contact Rebecca Flint via email rebecca.flint@teignmouthschool.co.uk (Deputy Headteacher).
The closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd April 9.00am. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk
Interviews will be held at Teignmouth Community School week beginning 27th April.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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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 Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road website
Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road is a vibrant 11-19 secondary school with excellent facilities, highly qualified teachers and caring pastoral staff.
We believe that young people who are cared for and experience success (whatever that looks like for them) will thrive at school and beyond. Achieving that is our sole job, and one that we take very seriously.
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