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Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of chefs, food scientists, and creative thinkers?
Rednock School is seeking a dedicated and innovative Teacher of Food (Design Technology) to join our thriving and supportive Design Technology department. This role is suitable for experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
We would like you to:
1. Teach up to KS4 in Hospitality & Catering or other appropriate food course
2. Be capable of teaching in all DT areas at Key Stage 3
3. Engage students through high expectations, strong classroom practice, and innovative lesson delivery
4. Join our team of specialists on a permanent contract, open to full or part-time applicants
We are a very popular subject and currently deliver the WJEC Level 1 / 2 qualification in Hospitality and Catering. There is also the possibility of taking this into post-16 in the future with the Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition diploma.
What we offer:
5. Superb, modern building and facilities
6. Enthusiastic and motivated students
7. A supportive department of 5 specialist teachers (3 DT, 1 Food, 1 Textiles) and two skilled technicians
8. Excellent career development opportunities, including the possibility to expand our curriculum post-16 (Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition)
9. Work in a "Good" Ofsted-rated rural 11-18 comprehensive school with strong subject uptake and a commitment to excellence
How to apply:
For further details please download our recruitment brochure in the supporting documents section. Please apply through the fast apply button on the job page. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time • MPS/UPS • Application deadline: 09:00am 10 April 2026 • Interview: 16 April 2026 • Start: September 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
Safeguarding Statement
Rednock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Each school role involves regular contact with students and therefore you will receive safeguarding training as part of your role.