Teacher of Hospitality and Catering

Merciatrust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Hospitality and Catering for maternity cover starting in September 2026. The ideal candidate should have an excellent teaching track record, a passion for inspiring students, and a commitment to their development. This role requires collaboration with a supportive technology team to drive academic outcomes. A flexible approach to teaching methodologies will be appreciated, fostering a positive learning environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Excellent track record in teaching hospitality and catering.
• Ability to develop life chances of young people.
• Innovative and resilient approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave starting September 2026.
• Drive outcomes and opportunities in hospitality and catering.
• Collaborate with the technology team to enhance learning.

Skills

Teaching hospitality and catering

Commitment to pupil progress

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

* Teacher of Hospitality and Catering (Maternity Cover)NEWFast Apply# Teacher of Hospitality and Catering (Maternity Cover)EmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeSalary: Teachers' pay scalesPosted: 6th February 2026Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1533465Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: HOSPITALITY2202Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Temporary* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1533465* Share :**Salary** Teachers' pay scales**Contract term** 1.0FTE (part time will be considered), temporary, 1 year maternity cover**Start date** September 2026**Closing date** Midnight Sunday 22 February 2026**Mercia Learning Trust**Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.**Newfield School**Newfield School is a mainstream secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with approximately 1050 pupils on roll. Drawing from a wide catchment, the school offers a truly comprehensive experience.Newfield School strives to provide all pupils, no matter their background or starting point, an academic curriculum that allows them to excel and thrive when they leave. We are committed to the most vulnerable pupils, and we are recruiting those who believe that high standards and expectations are necessary to lead pupils towards success.We passionately believe in the need for a warm/strict approach as the bedrock of any success for pupils. Clarity and consistency are paramount for both pupils and staff as we work together to achieve our shared aspirations. Our pedagogical approach is clearly defined, emphasising direct instruction, the use of visualisers and high-level questioning to enhance learning. While we have established a strong level of consistency that supports pupil progress, we continually strive for excellence. We are seeking dedicated professionals who can help us build on this foundation and drive our ambitions forward.**The role**We are seeking a highly skilled and talented teacher of hospitality and catering to join our team to cover a maternity leave to start September 2026. Passionate about hospitality and catering, you will share our desire to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best available opportunities for pupils.**The candidate**You will be an excellent teacher of hospitality and catering with an outstanding track record. You will be committed to developing the life chances of young people and inspire the love of hospitality and catering. An ability to teach design technology at Key Stage 3 is beneficial but not essential.Innovative and resilient, you will have an unwavering commitment to pupil progress.We are looking for someone who will quickly fit in and work well with our technology team, eager to learn and develop your own practice as well as share your own ideas, enthusiastic and want to make a difference.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Newfield Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Newfield Secondary SchoolPart of### Mercia Learning Trust