About Us
The Food department at Oriel forms part of the Oriel Design & Technology team and currently has one Head of Food teacher, one part time teacher and a full time food technician, as well as being supported by the rest of the D&T department. The department is well resourced and boasts a range of new equipment spread across 2 food classrooms designed to accommodate 21 pupils each. There is also a dedicated food prep room and access to computers and laptops available within the department.
We teach Food Technology once a week for years 7-9 covering a range of theoretical and practical skills. For years 10 and 11 we offer a choice of academic and vocational options; Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE and the Lv2 Hospitality and Catering Award. Each of these is taught over 5 hours per fortnight.
Food teachers at Oriel aim to provide every student in our care with the opportunity to master the fundamentals of their subject. We teach our own KS3 schemes of work that have been carefully created to provide fun and interesting lessons that are challenging and provide a good base for GCSE and vocational food courses going forwards.
Job Details
* Salary: TMS plus fringe allowance
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full time
* Location: Crawley
* Interviews: 20th May 2026
What You Need to Succeed
* Is an excellent teacher with the ability to stretch, inspire, enthuse and engage learners
* Has the ability to teach Food, Preparation and Nutrition to a high standard
* Has experience of teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
We have excellent support for NQTs and would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers who would like to grow and develop in an innovative and forward‑thinking department, or more experienced teachers looking for their first promotion. Oriel has a detailed NQT training package praised by West Sussex and actively encourages CPD throughout the school with a comprehensive program for teachers at all stages of their careers.
Further Information
Oriel High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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