We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Food and Textiles Teacher to join our thriving creative faculty. The successful candidate will inspire students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to develop essential life skills through engaging and meaningful learning experiences. They will guide students in acquiring culinary knowledge, including the ability to cook, design menus, and cultivate a curiosity about nutrition. The candidate will foster confidence in exploring food as both a scientific discipline and a creative art form.

In addition, the candidate will be proficient in teaching textiles, encompassing both constructive and decorative techniques, and will support students in producing functional and aesthetically pleasing outcomes.

Our Creative Faculty is a supportive and brilliant team which includes art design technology, 3D Design, textiles, performing and food technology and is supported by technicians to provide engaging lessons and extra-curricular activities.

What the role involves:

• Teaching Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4

• Teaching textiles across KS3

• Designing engaging, practical lessons that develop creativity, critical thinking and independence

• Ensuring students gain a strong understanding of nutrition, food safety and sustainability

• Contributing to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular clubs or enrichment activities

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) or a strong trainee due to qualify

• A genuine passion for food and textiles education

• Strong classroom management and the ability to motivate all learners

• A creative thinker who can forge good relationships with children

• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion

What we can offer:


Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking


Job Details

Subject: Food / Textiles

Position Type: 1 FTE, Permanent Post - this role is full time, but part-time applications will be considered for the right candidate

Line Manager: Vice Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process


Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.


Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.