Estuary Academy North
Food Technology Teacher
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Salary: MPS
Hours/Term Time/Full Time: Full Time
Location: Gravesend
Start Date: October 2026
Food Technology Teacher
We are looking for a teacher with a Food Tech specialism whose subject knowledge, pedagogy, and enthusiasm will engage even the most reluctant learner.
We are looking for a hard-working teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with young people and adults and who wants to have a transformational impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged young people.
Who we are looking for:
- A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision or mainstream, or an ECT, determined to combine professional development with life-changing teaching
- An Unqualified Teacher, educated to degree level who would engage in Teacher Training whilst being fully supported within our school
- The subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stages 4
- A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential
- Organised, resourceful, and proactive
- Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice
This is a full-time, permanent position open to UQT/ECT/MPS + SEN allowance. Temporary Initial Mentor TLR with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Are you passionate about working with children and young people with SEMH needs whilst transforming lives, through real opportunities to engage in the education they are entitled to?
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Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a Trust who not only fully support your professional development but put your well-being at the heart of decision-making?
The Trust/School can offer you:
- An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives
- A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated, passionate team of professionals
- Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme
- Term-time hours and flexible working
- Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes
- Five Year Service award for Support Staff
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Eye care reimbursement
- Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light
Applications
Applications must be received no later than the closing date on the advert. Applications received after this date will not be considered. To help manage applications efficiently, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.
Further information
Further information about Estuary Academy North can be found on our website.
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Closing date: 18th September 2026
Interview date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).
This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening, and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.
Copies of Estuary Academy North Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
Further questions
If you have any further questions, please contact Katie Murray (HR Officer) kmurray@estuaryacademy.co.uk 01474332897
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