Lead Teacher of Food Technology and Health & Social Care


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Canterbury, CT1 1SU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2027, the Trustees are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced Food Technology and Health and Social Care teacher to lead the department of Food Technology and Health and Social Care.

The ability to teach both Food and Health and Social at KS4 is essential. Both subjects are popular within the school/Trust. The successful candidate will be a joining a team of highly experienced DT, Food and Health and Social Care teachers across the School/Trust.

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, providing innovative and inspirational teaching and learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to work with colleagues to build a vibrant and outstanding department. This post is suitable for an experienced professional looking to further their expertise.

What the school offers its staff

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

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