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Job Title: Food Technology Teacher / Instructor
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum based upon qualifications and experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm including 1 x 5pm finish
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK Applicants Only — this role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
Bricklehurst Manor School is seeking an inspirational Food Technology Teacher or experienced Instructor to deliver engaging, purposeful learning to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is not simply a classroom role — it is an opportunity to reimagine what Food education can be.
You will design and deliver a dynamic Food curriculum that blends practical cookery skills, nutrition, health awareness, and employability pathways. Beyond teaching core skills, you will have the opportunity to develop enterprise-led initiatives within Food — such as student-run catering projects, small-scale hospitality ventures, community food events, or internal enterprise opportunities that build confidence, responsibility and real-world experience. We are looking for someone excited by the idea of creating sustainable, hands-on enterprise opportunities that give pupils meaningful insight into future careers.
Whether you are a qualified teacher or a highly skilled instructor with strong industry experience, what matters most is your ability to engage, motivate and inspire. You will create a safe, structured and aspirational learning environment where pupils can experience success, often for the first time. Working collaboratively with pastoral teams and senior leaders, you will ensure learning is personalised, therapeutic in approach, and aligned to wider school outcomes.
This role offers genuine professional autonomy, creativity and the opportunity to build something impactful within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for a Food Technology Teacher or Instructor who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status or brings strong vocational/industry experience in catering, hospitality or food production
Is passionate about practical, skills-based learning and alternative pathways
Understands (or is eager to learn about) working with pupils with SEMH needs
Is creative, entrepreneurial and excited by developing enterprise opportunities within a school setting
Can build positive, consistent relationships that foster trust and engagement
Brings high expectations alongside empathy, resilience and adaptability
You might be an experienced teacher seeking greater autonomy.
You might be an industry professional ready to step into education.
Or you might be someone who believes that Food can transform confidence, independence and life chances.
If you are motivated by seeing young people thrive through practical achievement — and want the freedom to shape a curriculum with real-world impact — we would love to hear from you.
About the School
Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new, co-educational SEMH school located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, for pupils aged 11–16. The school will cater for up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated additional needs.
This is a unique opportunity to join the school at its inception, helping to shape the culture, ethos, and learning environment. With small class sizes and a strong focus on personalised support, Bricklehurst Manor School provides a nurturing, inclusive setting where every pupil can build confidence, resilience, and achieve their full potential.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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