Food Technology Teacher (Alternative Provision)
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-time considered for the right candidate)
Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
The Opportunity
Are you a resilient, creative, and qualified Food Technology teacher looking to step away from the "exam factory" pressure of mainstream education?
Our Burnley-based Alternative Provision (AP) supports young people (KS3-KS4) who have been excluded from, or find it difficult to access, mainstream school. We are looking for a chef-standard educator who sees a kitchen not just as a place to cook, but as a sanctuary for personal growth, sensory regulation, and vocational excellence.
Your Impact
In an AP setting, the curriculum is flexible. While you will lead students toward Level 1/2 Technical Awards or GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, your primary goal is building relationships.
What you'll be doing:
Engagement: Designing bespoke "hooks" to get disengaged learners back into the classroom.
Life Skills: Teaching the essentials of nutrition, budgeting, and hygiene to students preparing for independent living.
Therapeutic Practice: Using the tactile nature of food prep to support students with ADHD, ASC, and SEMH needs.
Safety First: Maintaining a rigorous Health & Safety environment in a high-risk setting.Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.
Strong subject knowledge across food science, nutrition, and hospitality.
Proven experience (or a strong desire) to work with SEND or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
A "thick skin" and a sense of humour-the ability to de-escalate a situation with a calm word is more valuable than a loud voice.Benefits of Joining
Lower Workload: Smaller class sizes (typically 4-8 students) mean significantly less marking and more meaningful interaction.
Specialist Support: Work alongside onsite therapists, social workers, and highly trained TAs.
Lancashire Local: Strong links with local Burnley businesses and colleges to provide vocational pathways for your students
How to Apply
Please contact Christina on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) or click apply