Teacher of Food Technology - Part-time

Sackville School, Hildenborough

• Ref:KCC886-6058-82T
• Posted:09/06/2025
• Pay:Competitive, dependent on experience
• Start Date:Sept 2025/Jan 2026
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Are you passionate about food nutrition? Do you have teaching experience? Are you looking for a new and exciting teaching role? We could have the PERFECT job for you.

We are looking for an inspiring Food Technology Teacher in Hildenborough, Kent.

About the Role and You

Contract type: 0.60 FTE, permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: Sep 2025 or Jan 2026

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teach engaging and inspiring lessons to pupils throughout the school to key stage 3, 4 and 5
• Encourage pupils’ learning and engender an enthusiasm for Food Technology
• Set and mark classwork, homework, in-year assessments, end-of-year examinations, entrance examinations and scholarship assessments
• Keep consistent records of pupils’ progress and contribute to whole school data tracking
• Take lead responsibility for a form group, including communication with the parents, monitoring progress, mentoring, report writing, planning and delivering appropriate and valuable form time activities and assemblies in line with the guidance given by the Pastoral Leader.
• Attend parents’ evenings for all classes taught
• Prepare pupil reports inline with the school schedule and protocol

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good honours degree in Food Technology or similar.
• Is a qualified Food Tec Teacher
• Qualified teacher status (QTS) and or PGCE is an advantage
• Teaching of specialist subject across all three key stages.
• Experience being an excellent classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
• Collaborative working practices developed and demonstrable, with the ability to manage change and work under the pressure of changing circumstances.
• An approachable and supportive disposition, so that pupils are confident that their concerns will be heard and will receive sympathetic treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to sustain effective relationships on behalf of the School, both internally and externally.

Why Choose Us?

At Sackville School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Company Sick Pay
• Company Pension
• Coaching development.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3 times your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Free parking

If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and be part of shaping the leaders of the future.

To find out more about this role, please read our job description.

Information about the school

About Sackville School

Sackville is a thriving independent senior school (11-18) of 220 boys and girls. Sackville offers an ambitious education that is individually tailored for each pupil to realise their potential. We are a welcoming school with a warm sense of community. Our academic outcomes are excellent, particularly our ability to add value to each and every pupil.

Sackville School aims to foster a positive, friendly, happy, family atmosphere for learning. This is a powerful and integral element of our school’s success and requires careful cultivation from teachers, staff, and leaders alike. To achieve the most from our pupils we understand that enjoyment of learning is of paramount importance. Children learn best when both they and their teachers, are enjoying themselves.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have many opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

Sackville School is part of the leading academic group, Alpha Schools. Alpha is recognised within the education field as an established and award-winning network of independent schools from across the country. Strong collaboration across the group builds opportunities for our pupils and staff as we work together to offer a high-quality education within a stimulating environment.

Do you have the passion to roll-up your sleeves and get stuck-in to every aspect of our school? If you can honestly say yes to this question, we would like to meet you.

Please note that CVs are welcome but will not be considered without a completed Sackville application form.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early if a suitable candidate is found.

No Recruitment Agencies please.

Sackville School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undertake safeguarding training.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Melanie Monaghan (Head's PA)
• Address:Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HN
• Telephone: 01732 838888
• Email: office@sackvilleschool.com

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• Job Description