Job Description:

Food Teacher | Alternative Provision | Swadlincote (DE11) | £32,917 - £51,047 MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (£2,786) | Permanent | September 2026 Start | Full Time

Long Term Futures are working in partnership with an Alternative Provision in Swadlincote (DE11) to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Food Teacher to join their specialist team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and develop a new Food curriculum, including GCSE provision, within a small Alternative Provision setting supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, SEND, and behavioural needs.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the development and delivery of a new Food curriculum, including GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
• The Academy supports young people who have faced significant barriers to learning, including exclusion from mainstream education.
• Create a safe, practical, and inspiring learning environment that promotes independence and life skills
• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural, and additional learning needs to re-engage with education, with class sizes typically no larger than 10 pupils
• Take responsibility for setting up the food classroom and sourcing appropriate resources
• Work collaboratively within a small, supportive staffing team to ensure positive outcomes for all learners

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food lessons that meet the needs of individual learners
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress in line with academy expectations
• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with SEND, SEMH, and behavioural needs
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider academy improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the academy as part of a collaborative team

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable, although applications from unqualified teachers with relevant industry experience are welcomed
• Experience teaching Food Technology, Hospitality, Catering, or a related subject
• Strong practical kitchen skills and a passion for teaching others
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs is highly desirable
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to think creatively to engage challenging learners
  High expectations of behaviour and achievement alongside a positive sense of humour
• Full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance are essential

Why Join:

• Small class sizes, typically up to 10 pupils
• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new curriculum area
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Access to the National College CPD platform
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference within a specialist educational setting

Trials and informal meetings are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.

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