Teacher of Food Technology
The Nobel School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Food Technology job summary
We are committed to delivering an education that provides students with the relevant skills and experiences to prepare them for further education and the world of work, but also to develop their character to become fully fledged members of society.
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, we have an enriching and engaging curriculum with the opportunity for students to enhance their passion for Food Technology with our extracurricular clubs. We teach on rotation with 4 hours per fortnight, which includes a 2-hour practical lesson and 2 one-hour lessons for theory and teacher demonstrations. At GCSE, Food Preparation and Nutrition is a popular option with 2 GCSE groups, we have 6 hours a fortnight with at least one 2-hour practical lesson. The Food Technology department is exemplary with consistently high achieving results at GCSE.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Food Technology team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. ECTs are welcome to apply, and we will be happy to discuss the support we can offer you as you continue your professional development.
Our lovely school has made tremendous progress in recent years. At KS4 our students’ make excellent progress, above that of other schools nationally. Performance in English and maths are above national trends. The school has made excellent progress in Ebacc subjects as well as our other option subjects. In addition, the school has made significant improvements for vulnerable groups. Our average P8 score over the last 3 years is +0.39, 9-5 63%. KS5 outcomes have been consistently strong with our Alps three-year T-score being 3 for both A Level and Vocational. The size of The Nobel School Sixth Form has increased year on year, with students achieving fantastic results and progressing into further education. Each year we have students placed at Oxford or Cambridge, into medicine degrees and many other destinations or careers.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Suzanne Crow at the email below. The closing date for applications is 9.00am Sunday 22 March 2026.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate
Yours sincerely
Rav Phagura
Headteacher
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.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Nobel School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1490 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Nobel School website
We are committed to delivering an education that provides students with the relevant skills and experiences to prepare them for further education and the world of work, but also to develop their character to become fully fledged members of society. The school has been recently retained an OFSTED rating of ‘Good’ (June 2023).
We are seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed and successful teacher of sociology to make a contribution to an exceptionally strong and collaborative team. The successful candidate must be committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students. ECTs are welcome to apply, and we will be happy to discuss the support we can offer you as you continue your professional development.
Our lovely school has made tremendous progress in recent years. At KS4 our students’ make excellent progress, above that of other schools nationally. Performance in English and maths are above national trends. The school has made excellent progress in Ebacc subjects as well as our other option subjects. In addition, the school has made significant improvements for vulnerable groups. The size of The Nobel School Sixth Form has increased year on year, with students achieving fantastic results and progressing into further education. Each year we have students placed at Oxford or Cambridge, into medicine degrees and many other destinations or careers.
Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactoryreferences. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
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