Teacher of Hospitality & Catering (Maternity Cover)

Stratford Upon Avon School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a part time Hospitality & Catering Teacher, The post has arisen due to Maternity Leave of a current Hospitality & Catering Teacher. Although the post is advertised as Part time, we will also consider Full time applications.

We are seeking a creative teacher who will help shape the future curriculum and deliver high quality daily experiences for our students. We expect the successful candidate to be a strong classroom practitioner in Food or Hospitality & Catering. Experience in, or an enthusiasm to deliver all subjects within the department and also Art is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

The Design and Technology Department is well supported within the school and have received significant investment to deliver an engaging curriculum to students. Hospitality & Catering and Resistant Materials lessons are taught in class sizes of no more than 20 students.

A great opportunity to teach Design & Technology in Shakespeare’s town. We:

• have had a very positive inspection by Ofsted under the new framework

• have recently completed building work to develop and expand our site due to our increasing popularity and increased admissions applications. This will further enhance our already excellent working environment/facilities and provide additional opportunities for your future development
• are a genuinely inclusive school. People matter; everybody matters. We live and breathe by our values
• have strong leadership at all levels. This is a deliberate way of working and the school ‘is well led by many’
• have a really strong pastoral system and structures, resulting in high levels of behaviour and buy-in from our students and parents
• have a talented, supportive staff who share and uphold the school’s values. They are committed to improving the school further and creating the best possible experiences for our students
• are part of a very special local community. Stratford upon Avon is a wonderful place to work.

There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School. This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Applying for the job

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About Stratford Upon Avon School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stratford Upon Avon School website
• Email address: recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratford-upon-avon-school

This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about. As a result, visitors are invariably struck by the energy/enthusiasm of our staff & the excellent relationships evident with students. There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School.

Arranging a visit to Stratford Upon Avon School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk.

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