Teacher of Food Technology

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Food Technology to join our dynamic team.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, developing engaging schemes of work, and fostering a love of food and nutrition among our students.

We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early careers teachers. Leigh UTC Dartford is a very special place to work. Pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Linda Evans on linda.evan

We create opportunities for meaningful collaboration, provide a respectful working environment, and encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes.

Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts – join us to achieve more than you thought possible!

Curriculum is king and we do things a little differently to other schools or colleges because we believe the most effective way to educate our students is to make our learning more hands‑on. With the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A‑levels, T‑levels and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, our ambitious curriculum offers choice, leading the vast majority of students into STEM‑related careers or courses.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.