Position: Food Technology Teacher for SEMH School (Secondary Aged Students)
Location: Littlehampton
Salary: MPS
Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Perm
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Food Technology Teacher to join a dynamic SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. You will be working with secondary-aged students who have complex needs and may display challenging behaviours. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives through the power of culinary education.
Key Responsibilities:
– Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons tailored to the needs of students with SEMH needs.
– Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, helping them develop practical cooking skills while fostering a love for food and nutrition.
– Create a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages students to express their creativity and gain confidence in the kitchen.
– Work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, and external agencies to design personalised learning plans that address both academic and emotional needs.
– Manage challenging behaviour using the school’s strategies, maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
– Promote the social, emotional, and behavioural development of students through food-related activities, helping them build life skills and emotional resilience.
– Monitor student progress, providing regular feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.
– Ensure all safeguarding measures are strictly followed, addressing any concerns promptly in line with school policies.
What We Are Looking For:
– Experience teaching Food Technology or working in a similar role with young people (experience working with SEMH needs is highly desirable).
– A calm, patient, and understanding approach to managing challenging behaviours.
– Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues.
– A passion for food and teaching, with the ability to engage and inspire young learners.
– A flexible and proactive attitude, with a willingness to adapt lesson plans to meet the varied needs of students.
– A commitment to supporting young people in overcoming barriers to their education and developing essential life skills.
Benefits:
– An opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ lives by teaching essential life skills.
– A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
– A highly rewarding role in a specialist SEMH setting, where you will contribute to the academic, emotional, and social growth of young people.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to use their expertise in food technology to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs.
Important Notice:
To be successful in applying for this position, you must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding and integrity are at the core of our values, and Pink Tile Education is committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide references for pre-employment checks.
– Have or obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service (Pink Tile can assist with this).
We strive to respond to all applications within three working days. If you have not been contacted in this time, please check your missed calls or email folders, as we may have attempted to reach you. Thank you for considering a role with us.
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.
