Further Information Vacancy: Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
(Design & Technology - Food Technology KS3 and KS4)
(temporary maternity cover - one year until April 2027.
Start: April 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Range
Closing Date: Friday 13th February 2026, 9am
‘Pupils behave well. Staff and pupils get on well’
Ofsted, February 2023
Northfield School is a large 11-16 school and specialist sports college. We are an ambitious and inclusive school with state-of-the-art facilities and interactive technology in a well-resourced newly refurbished main building and a separate Year 7 school.
Following an inspection in February 2023, Ofsted judged the school to be good in all areas. Results in the summer continued the upward trend. This is a great time to join our Design & Technology Department and a fantastic opportunity for the right colleague.
We wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher of Design & Technology (specifically, with the ability to teach food technology at KS3 and GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition at KS4). The successful candidate will teach across the Key Stages and will have the necessary subject knowledge, drive and determination to raise achievement for all pupils. Please specify your experience and area of specialism within your application.
The appointed candidate will join a dedicated and supportive team, which is very well led and managed in a superbly resourced department.
We can offer you:
1. an enthusiastic, talented and supportive team
2. a newly built and superbly resourced teaching and learning environment
3. excellent opportunities for CPD
4. a staff health and well being programme
5. a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued
An official application form and further details are available on our web page and should be returned to
Alternatively, applications are also accepted by post (FAO Catherine Frost). NB: we do not accept CVs.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment; please call Catherine Frost or email
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2026, 9AM