Teacher of Food Technology

Students at The Leigh UTC “are proud to attend a school that is realising its vision of ‘developing STEM professionals for the future global market” Ofsted, 2022.

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

At the Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy, we focus on equipping young minds with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the modern world, particularly in the fields of Design and Technology. 

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with a deep love for food technology and the ability to inspire students of all abilities. 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, who are passionate and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress. Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

An excellent teacher, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the D&T curriculum area 
Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
Energetic and have a can-do attitude
Confident and has strong career aspirations
Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school
Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject

We offer this role on a permanent basis with a salary of MPS + London Fringe Allowance, based on experience. 

The Leigh UTC is a very special place to work and 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.Evans@theleighutc.org.uk