Job Title: Teacher of Food Technology

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: MPR - £32,916 to £45,352 / UPR - £47,472 to £51,048

Closing Date: Sunday 12^th April 2026

We are seeking a dedicated practitioner to join our dynamic and supportive department. If you are you passionate about Food Technology and are committed to delivering excellent, ambitious teaching, we would love to hear from you!

About us:

We are a popular, oversubscribed and successful school - the first all-through (4-18) school in Cambridgeshire. We have a vibrant learning community enabling students to flourish both academically and socially. It is our mission to ensure that all pupils access a curriculum which is relevant and ambitious throughout their journey at Cromwell.

Our central ethos of care, respect for the needs of others, courtesy and a warm community feel provides an atmosphere where our students can make the very best of their talents to achieve success and are inspired to fulfil their potential.

About the role:

As a Food Technology teacher at Cromwell Community College, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons, supporting the academic progression of students and promoting a positive, productive learning environment. You will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional practice, engage in continuous professional development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance and deliver a dynamic curriculum.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

This role is due to begin in September 2026.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be an outstanding teacher with in-depth subject knowledge.
• Have high expectations of yourself and your pupils.
• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Value teamwork and partnerships.
• Be reflective, resilient, ambitious, and committed to professional growth.
• Engage with all aspects of school life, including parents and the wider community.

If you are ready for the next chapter of your career, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

By joining Cromwell Community College, you can look forward to working in a positive and welcoming environment, as part of a supportive, collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will gain access to:

·         Vivup Benefit System

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         Teacher Pensions

We encourage you to visit us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Please contact Vicki Walpole, HR and Recruitment Officer - vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit or for further information.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.