What skills and experience we're looking for
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for a Lead Teacher of Food Technology to join our team at The Victory Academy from September 2025.
As the Lead Teacher, you will develop and deliver engaging and innovative food technology lessons to students of varying abilities across Key Stages 3 & 4. You will be instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and creativity ensuring students’ progress, in order to be their best self and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We welcome enquiries and applications from experienced teachers and those looking for their next challenge.
What the school offers its staff
At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:
“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)
Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigiousPlatinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Internationally Accredited Pedagogy:Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
• Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.