Food Technology Teacher/Instructor

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). Job Title: Food Technology Teacher/Instructor Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset Salary: £26,000.00 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you a Food Technology Teacher/Instructor committed to improving the lives of our pupils? We are looking for an experienced Technology Teacher to join our fantastic team at 3 Dimensions School. As an Food Technology Teacher/Instructor, you will take a creative approach to teaching students according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the Further Education curriculum in a way that maximises students' achievement and ability to develop. About the role As a Catering and Food Technology Teacher for SEND students at our Hummingbird school site, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive food education curriculum that is both engaging and accessible. You will guide students through the practical and theoretical aspects of food service, food preparation, nutrition, and kitchen safety, ensuring that all students are equipped with the skills to cater to the needs of staff and students daily. Your commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment will enable students to develop valuable life skills, promote healthy eating habits, and understand the significance of teamwork and community service within and beyond the school setting This is a great opportunity for a Food Technology Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for students with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a college where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where students are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a SEN Teacher, experienced in teaching Further Education, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young adults in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world. Essential Requirement:

• Develop and implement a highly practical and engaging catering/food curriculum tailored to SEND students, with opportunity to complete qualifications that will enable learners to access work in the food industry beyond school
• Plan and teach engaging and practical lessons in catering and food technology
• Educate students on nutrition, food preparation, and kitchen safety
• Involve students in the running of the kitchen, ordering of meals, shopping for groceries, checking stock and understanding food safety
• Manage and operate the school’s catering service, providing meals for staff and students
• Involve the student’s ideas when menu planning
• Work closely with SEND students to develop their cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen
• Encourage a culture of healthy eating and culinary curiosity among students
• Create a safe and inclusive kitchen environment that supports diverse learning needs
• Ensure teaching is accessible and inclusive for all learners
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and encouragement
• Have knowledge and experience of catering and teaching food technology
• Teach and support the delivery of the wider curriculum offer
• Deliver and support relevant secondary and vocational qualifications i.e. Asdan, BTEC
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate food technology with other subjects
• Foster a culture of resilience, happiness, and success in line with our school ethos

To view the job description, please click here  Desirable Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Catering, Food Technology or a related field
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Teaching experience with SEND learners
• Proven experience in teaching food technology and/or working in a commercial kitchen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong commitment to student-centred and adaptive teaching practices

About us 3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma). 3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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. ​ *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit  ​ #1