Teacher of Food Technology at Airedale Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AA/47669

Location

Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS

Closing Date

8:00am, 11th Feb 2026

Start Date

Easter or September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Food Technology to join our successful Technology department.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Head of Technology to deliver outstanding lessons, raise academic achievement and ensure all pupils make outstanding progress. It would be desirable if the Food Technology teacher can teach across the full age and ability range across all the Design & Technology subjects.

The Role:

As a Food Technology Teacher you will be responsible for teaching students the practical and theoretical aspects of food science, nutrition, food safety, culinary techniques, and sustainable food practices.
You will design and deliver lessons that engage students in understanding the science of food, preparing and cooking various types of dishes, and studying the impact of food on health and the environment.
As a Food Technology Teacher you will also promote safe kitchen practices, nutrition, and the development of essential life skills.
You will be a teacher who leads by example and has a passion for placing students at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring that their learning is meaningful and engaging.

The successful applicant will be:

Able to deliver high-quality teaching that secures strong progress for all pupils
Skilled at planning and delivering a coherent, ambitious and well‑sequenced curriculum
Committed to inclusive practice
Able to apply effective intervention strategies
Proactive in promoting excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning
Committed to high-quality professional dialogue and collaboration
Able to evaluate their own impact on learning and adapt practice accordingly
A positive influence on departmental outcomes

Desirable qualities:

An outstanding practitioner
Inspirational, dedicated and motivated, modelling professional behaviours reflective of high expectations for pupils and colleagues.
Passionate about Technology and committed to delivering a broad, ambitious and high‑quality subject curriculum
Committed to securing the best outcomes for every pupil
Aligned with Airedale Academy’s vision and values
Able to inspire both pupils and staff
An active contributor to wider academy life

This post would be suitable for an outstanding ECT who is looking for an excellent starting ground within a highly supportive environment or an established teacher seeking to further develop their career within an existing highly successful team.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Airedale Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Airedale Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

For further information on the Academy, the role and how to apply please visit our website at www.castlefordacademytrust.com

All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal which can be found on the above website.

The deadline for applications is 8.00am on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.