Teacher (Food and Nutrition) (Thetford)


Company:	Inspiration Trust
Salary:	Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Thetford, IP24 1LH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

Permanent

Part Time: 26 hours per week over 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) (0.8 FTE)

Start Date: November 2026

This role will be based at Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH.

Thetford Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher (Food and Nutrition).

We are looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner who will demonstrate the drive and commitment to go above and beyond for our pupils to ensure they succeed.

This key role will give you the opportunity to collaborate with the subject team on curriculum approaches, embedding effective pedagogical approaches and driving standards in Food and Nutrition. Through collaboration with the wider Inspiration Trust Food and Nutrition team, you will ensure the delivery of our exceptional knowledge rich curriculum.

You will be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for pupils. You will monitor and support pupil progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, whilst motivating and challenging pupils to achieve their very best.

This post is suitable for both an experienced or early years career teacher.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Maintain professional conduct and actively engage in performance management and professional development activities.

- Participate in meetings, quality assurance processes, and school events outside normal hours.

- Serve as a form tutor, delivering pastoral programmes and supervising pupils as required.

- Teach the curriculum, prepare pupils for examinations, and provide additional support such as interventions and revision lessons.

- Plan collaboratively, set homework, adapt teaching for SEND/EAL students, and maintain high standards of pupil work.

- Assess pupil progress, evaluate teaching approaches, and provide reports and references to support pupil development.

- Actively contribute to school life, including enrichment activities and departmental discussions on teaching methods.

The ideal candidate will have

Essential:

- An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.

- Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).

- Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.

- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.

- Knowledge and understanding of the subject to at least undergraduate degree level and different teaching approaches.

- Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.

Desirable:

- Postgraduate qualification in the subject or in the teaching of the subject.

- Experience examining the subject for an appropriate exam board.

- Ability to offer extra-curricular or enrichment activities and use digital platforms to create and share teaching and assessment resources.

We offer:

- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions

- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *

- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *

- Free parking at most sites

- Personalised CPD and development programmes

- A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and sits at the academic and cultural heart of its community. Our pupils follow a curriculum designed to prepare them for future challenges while fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of the world. They are supported in developing strong values and habits that empower them to make meaningful contributions to their community and beyond.

Joining Thetford Academy means becoming part of a committed, supportive, and ambitious team. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, collaborative networks, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about education and inspiring students to achieve their full potential, this is the place to grow your career.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

In its 2025 inspection, Ofsted confirmed that The Thetford Academy has continued to provide a high-quality education, with excellent behaviour, a well-sequenced curriculum and impressive personal development opportunities. Pupils are proud to attend the school, feel safe, and benefit from committed staff and strong leadership.

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 15th October 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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