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Food Tech Teacher - Specialist Autism Secondary School | Harborne

Long Term Futures is recruiting an adaptable, passionate Food Tech Teacher to join a high-performing autism specialist secondary school in Harborne, Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled teacher who thrives in structured, calm environments and who can deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons to students aged 11-19 with diverse sensory, communication and developmental needs.

This provision offers excellent support, strong leadership, low-arousal classrooms, autism-informed practice, and a focus on helping pupils develop meaningful life skills and independence.

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher - Autism Specialist Secondary School
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Pay: Main Pay Scale (UPS considered)

The Role

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:

Teach Food Technology across KS3, KS4 and KS5

Deliver differentiated lessons tailored to autism-specific learning profiles

Promote independence, confidence, communication and life skills

Ensure safe management of practical cooking sessions, equipment and materials

Adjust tasks and environments to support sensory needs, allergies and EHCP targets

Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and SEN specialists

Support accreditation, qualifications and personalised learning pathways

Contribute to curriculum development rooted in autism-informed practice

What We're Looking For

QTS or QTLS (Food Tech or related discipline)

Experience teaching Food Tech teacher in a school setting (SEN/autism desirable)

Strong understanding of sensory needs, communication differences and EHCPs

Excellent organisational skills and practical subject knowledge

Calm, patient, low-arousal approach with firm but supportive behaviour management

Ability to build trusting relationships and promote independence

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

About the School

Specialist secondary school for pupils with Autism aged 11-19

Well-equipped Food Technology rooms and structured routines

Highly supportive leadership and multi-disciplinary team

Strong focus on independence, life skills and personalised learning

Excellent CPD and autism-specialist training available

This is an ideal role for a Food Tech Teacher who values compassion, structure and meaningful impact in a specialist SEN environment.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

Long-term roles with real potential for permanent employment

No day-to-day supply - consistent full-time placement

Dedicated consultant offering ongoing support

Trial days instead of formal interviews

Free CPD: Autism Support, Behaviour Management, Communication Strategies & more

Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process

Apply - Submit your CV via the application page

Initial Call - We discuss your experience and preferences

Trial Day - Visit the school before committing

Start Work - Begin your new role if the school is the right fit

A valid DBS and two professional references are required.

For other Food Technology, SEN or specialist teaching roles, contact Tim at Long Term Futures