Teacher of Food Technology

About us and the role

Passionate about all things food and cooking?

Do you enjoy teaching students about cooking and providing them with the valuable skills to be able to do so?

If so, then we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Food Technology Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people through a curriculum that celebrates creativity, nutrition, sustainability and healthy living. You will empower pupils to develop practical skills, confidence and a deep understanding of food, culture and wellbeing, all within a respectful and values-driven learning environment.

As a teacher in our school, you will be responsible for securing excellent outcomes for all learners, ensuring equality of opportunity and maintaining the highest standards of teaching and professional conduct. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of pupils of all abilities, using effective assessment and differentiation strategies to support progress and achievement. Through thoughtful curriculum design, you will encourage curiosity, independence and a responsible attitude towards food preparation, safety and healthy lifestyles.

In keeping with the ethos of the Avanti Schools Trust, you will build positive relationships rooted in dignity and mutual respect, working collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community to support every child’s success. You will contribute to a safe, purposeful and stimulating classroom environment where high expectations, strong behaviour management and safeguarding are central to daily practice.

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is passionate about their subject, committed to inclusive education and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced educator, you will be supported through high-quality professional development and a collaborative team culture.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation with the knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy and ethical choices, we would love to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti House Secondary School is a thriving school in Stanmore, Harrow. “In addition to achieving well academically, pupils are very well supported to develop more widely. The culture and ethos of the school ensure that pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens” - (OFSTED, 2023).

Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room

Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room.

“We’re trying to appeal to students in a way, in which we don’t just enrich them in terms of academic success and aiming for the best universities, but its also about developing them as a human being, ensuring the support is in place that they can grow into the people that they want to be.” - Ricardo

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

Principal Quote:

“The reality behind the school is the people in it. The highlight of our school, is that our staff give students the opportunities to become the best versions of themselves and help make the world a better place.” - Simon Arnell, Principal

What will you do?

• Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behavior, and promote student well-being.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• QTS Qualified
• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers
• Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.