Salary:
MPS/UPS + R&R available for the right candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
3 February 2025
Job overview
TEACHER OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
Salary – MPS1 (£31,650) to UPS3 (£49,084)
Commencing – September 2025
R&R available for the right candidate
The Role
Watling Academy is seeking an inspiring Food and Nutrition Teacher to nurture the next generation of culinary enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals. As a Food and Nutrition Teacher at Watling Academy, you will:
* Deliver engaging lessons that bring the world of food and nutrition to life, fostering a practical and interactive learning environment where healthy living is celebrated.
* Guide students through hands-on cooking sessions and nutrition projects, developing their skills in meal preparation, food science, and understanding dietary requirements.
* Implement creative teaching methods to help students connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, empowering them to make informed choices about food and health.
* Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Denbigh Alliance
The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail:
hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2025, 9am
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK8 1EP
United Kingdom
+44 190 879 4094
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