TeacherFood Technology

Teacher of Food Technology / St James Academy

Job description

St James Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Food Technology to join our successful secondary school within a supportive Multi Academy Trust. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to develop practical cooking skills, nutritional knowledge, and confidence in food preparation. You will be passionate about high-quality teaching, committed to raising achievement, and eager to contribute to a collaborative department. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, we offer excellent professional development, strong leadership support, and opportunities for career progression within our growing trust. A CTL role could be available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees. We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.

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About this school

St James Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good

Pupils: 859
Avg teacher salary: £52,116
Pupil:teacher ratio: 21.7:1
Academy trust: DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST

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

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