Food Technology Teacher (SEN)

Burgess Hill (Full Time)

£32,916 - £45,352 per year (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications and will be discussed at registration)

September (This role is long term with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate)

Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!

About the role & school

Vision for Education is currently recruiting a Food Technology Teacher on behalf of a specialist school that supports children and young people with SEMH needs and other additional needs. The school is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where students who may have struggled in mainstream settings can rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.

The school takes a relationship-led and restorative approach, using positive reinforcement and structured support to help students develop both academically and emotionally. The team is highly supportive and committed to providing regular CPD and professional development, ensuring staff feel confident and well-equipped to meet the needs of their learners.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and resilient Food Technology Teacher who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of SEND students with SEMH needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students reconnect with education, build positive relationships, and develop the skills needed to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.

This role would suit someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and who can respond with patience, consistency, and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment.
• Use positive reinforcement strategies to promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support their emotional and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and the wider support team.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to individual learning or support plans.
• Support students in developing confidence, resilience, and social skills.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Food Technology Teacher you will:

• QTS/QTLS
• Experience of working with Primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship building skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS/QTLS

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call on 01273 952488 or email [email protected]

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