Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048 pro-rata, per annum
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/10/2026 09:00
Interview
to be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS/UPS
Department
Arthur Terry School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
13.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Part-time – 13 hours per week

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Food Technology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who can inspire students to develop their knowledge, practical skills and confidence in food preparation, nutrition and healthy living. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that encourage creativity, develop practical expertise and support students to achieve their full potential. You will create a positive learning environment where students are motivated to learn, develop independence and take pride in their work. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to the continued development of teaching and learning within the department and help ensure that students experience a high-quality Food Technology curriculum.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  1. Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong knowledge of Food Technology.
  2. Is passionate about teaching and can inspire students of different abilities and backgrounds.
  3. Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote progress and achievement.
  4. Has the skills to develop students’ practical food preparation, cooking and nutritional knowledge.
  5. Creates a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.
  6. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  7. Works effectively as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.

We offer

  1. A supportive and enthusiastic team.
  2. A school community committed to the wellbeing and enjoyment of its pupils.
  3. A busy and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.
  4. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
  5. Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  6. Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement outlining what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Matthew Kinsella, Head of DT, by email at mkinsella@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

The Arthur Terry School

Matthew Kinsella

mkinsella@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk

The Arthur Terry School
Kittoe Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4RZ

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf