Teacher of Food Technology

 We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Food Technology to deliver high-quality lessons that support students in achieving outstanding progress. To deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Food, supporting students to achieve their potential and develop essential life skills in line with the school’s values and policies.

The role: The Teacher of Food Technology will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching with the aim of helping students develop a broad base of skills through practical, investigational and theoretical work at Key Stage 3 and 4.The Teacher of Food must be able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and communicate this in an enthusiastic and imaginative way in both practical and theory lesson. The successful candidate will set clear learning targets, assess student progress with regular feedback, and ensure students are well-prepared for examinations.  With a genuine passion for the varied curriculum and opportunities this role will provide, you will help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, while staying up-to-date with national food, nutrition, technology developments, exam board guidance, and statutory requirements.

Why join us:

We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development;

Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive;

We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best;

We offer:

•        A staff wellbeing day during term time;
•        Long service awards and social events;
•        Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families;
•       One early or late finish per fortnight for teaching staff;
•       Automatic progression through pay points;
•       An in-house Leadership Development Programme;
•       Opportunities for flexible working Including a nine day fortnight;
•       Free parking;
•       Cycle to Work Scheme;
•       Discounts on holidays and retailers;

About us:

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students post 16) Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2019, we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to Great. During a recent interim inspection, inspectors noted significant improvements since their previous visit, highlighting high expectations of pupils, strong pupil progress, our safe and secure learning environment, and enriched curriculum. They also praised Trust and school leadership. With our trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

The position is open for September 2026 start. Applications from ECTs are welcomed as are applicants wanting part time working.

To apply for this role please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-KC-15538   

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 20^th April 2026. Provisional interview dates 23^rd / 24^th April 2026.

If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.