Food Technology Teacher

Food Technology Teacher - Secondary PRU (Blackburn)

📍 Location: Blackburn
📅 Start Date: January 2026
🕒 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (08:00am - 4:00pm), Term Time Only
💰 Pay: £165 - £175 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role:
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and resilient Food Technology Teacher to work in a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Blackburn starting January 2026.

This full-time role involves delivering engaging, practical, and well-structured Food Technology lessons to students who require alternative provision, many of whom have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) additional needs. You will play a key role in helping students gain confidence, develop life skills, and achieve academic success in a nurturing and supportive environment.

You'll work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team focused on creating positive learning experiences and supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally.

What We're Looking For:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
✅ Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary level
✅ Experience working with students with SEMH needs
✅ Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
✅ Resilient, patient, and adaptable teaching approach

Requirements:

• Must hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or be willing to apply and pay for one

• Must have 24 months of employment references with no large gaps in employment history

What's on Offer:
🌟 Full-time, term-time only role
🌟 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people in alternative provision
🌟 Supportive staff team and positive working environment
🌟 Competitive daily rate: £165 - £175

Interested?
If you're a dedicated Food Technology Teacher who thrives in a supportive and dynamic PRU setting, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

* You must have legal right to work in the UK

* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

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