Job Ref No. ECC7071-230S
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: Main Pay Range
Position Start Date: 01/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/10/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC
Permanent, Full Time
January 2026 or sooner start
Overview
Lift Columbus is a special school dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. We cater for pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and autism spectrum condition (ASC).
We are seeking a passionate and creative Food Technology Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine subject expertise with a strong commitment to inclusive education. You will design and deliver engaging food technology lessons, adapting the curriculum to meet a wide range of learning needs and helping pupils to develop essential life skills. One day each week you will also lead our College Café, working with post 16 learners to prepare and serve meals to staff, giving pupils the chance to develop confidence, independence, and employability skills.
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds QTS and has a secure knowledge of food technology curriculum.
* Has experience of working with SEND learners (PMLD, SLD, ASC).
* Can inspire, motivate and engage pupils through creative and practical approaches.
* Is committed to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every pupil achieves their potential.
We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment first-hand. To arrange a visit or schedule a friendly chat, please contact Brooke Carr, School Operations Manager, at bcarr@columbusschoolandcollege.org. School tours are also available upon request.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We operate across 57 schools and are committed to empowering our team with strong leadership and support.
We offer:
* Careers development and training: Access statutory and developmental training to boost your career. We partner with One World powering our Instructional Excellence Program and offer CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings.
* Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates should refer to the job description and person specification before applying. Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We use a fair recruitment process aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Lift Columbus provides education for children and young people aged 3–19, across two campuses. We cater for a wide spectrum of additional needs, including PMLD, SLD, MLD, and ASC. Our provision focuses on communication, independence, social interaction and life skills alongside academic learning, with a personalised and ambitious curriculum.
Facilities include specialist classrooms and therapy spaces, vocational learning opportunities, and a sixth form college provision to support progression to adulthood, further study, or employment pathways.
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Laurence Johnson
School Campus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 4ZB
Telephone: 01245 491492
Email: ljohnson@liftschools.org
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