Food Tech Teacher

Keys Group; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent special education provider in Bromsgrove is looking for a Food Tech Teacher. The role involves planning and delivering inclusive and high-quality lessons for students with complex needs. Candidates should have experience teaching in special educational settings, strong curriculum understanding, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including enhanced pay scales and fully funded professional training.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Fully funded training and qualifications

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to professional conduct and safeguarding.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons catering to individual needs.
• Use assessment data to adapt teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with support staff for effective teaching.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Strong understanding of curriculum

Behaviour management

Resilience and empathy

Job description

Food Tech Teacher – Bromsgrove B60 4AL
£27,456-£43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

About New Ways College

New Ways is an Outstanding Independent SEN School with two locations. Our KS3 students are based at our South Birmingham site (B38), while KS4 and KS5 students attend our college site in North Worcestershire (B60).

We cater to students aged 11-19 with special educational needs, primarily related to Autism.

Our school provides a safe, low‑sensory environment alongside an ambitious curriculum that includes a range of GCSEs and enrichment opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring that all students achieve the best possible outcomes and are fully prepared for their transition into further education, employment, training, and adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND and trauma histories.
• Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma‑informed and therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support.

Requirements

• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.
• Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning.
• Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to a blue light discount card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts.
• Life assurance.

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran‑friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

The Teacher is accountable to the Headteacher and Proprietor Body for the quality of teaching, pupil progress, safeguarding, and adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct. Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.