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Teacher of Food

Harris Academy Benfleet · Benfleet · Essex

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Food to join our successful and supportive team, with a TLR available for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about inspiring young people and delivering high-quality teaching that enables all students to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
  • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
  • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
  • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
  • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
  • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
  • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
  • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
  • Have good written and spoken communication skills
  • Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies


Benefits

Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

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About this school

The Appleton School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
1,561
Avg teacher salary
£50,968
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.2:1
Academy trust
COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN

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Salary
£33,916-£52,048 + TLR
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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