Job ID:
5900
Advertising Salary
31650
All Locations
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9RH

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st June 2025
Salary: £31,650 per annum
 
 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Teacher of Design and Food Technology to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a permanent, full-time teaching post, the salary for this post is MPS/UPS. We would welcome applicants from experienced teaching positions or current trainees who will qualify in June 2025, for a July or September 2025 start.

Main purpose of the job:

As a teacher of Design and Food Technology, we are looking for someone with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

This includes a strong understanding of areas like nutrition, food science, product design, sustainability, and the use of relevant tools, materials, and technologies such as CAD/CAM and kitchen equipment. They should be capable of delivering engaging, hands-on lessons that inspire creativity while maintaining a strong focus on safety, precision, and real-world application.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear grasp of the curriculum and how to tailor lessons to suit a wide range of learning abilities and styles. They need to be organised, reliable, and able to assess student work fairly and constructively.

Just as important is the ability to manage a dynamic classroom where students are often engaged in practical tasks that require close supervision and clear instruction.

About the Candidate

You will need:
 
  • To be qualified to teach and work in the UK with successful experience in the 11-16 phase.
  • To have thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments, you will also be a good communicator, with the ability to develop effective working relationships.
  • To have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.
  • To demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

We’re looking for:

You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with successful experience in the 11-16 phase.

You will need to have thorough subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments, you will also be a good communicator, with the ability to develop effective working relationships.

You will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

  • We take time to listen and understand
  • We work together and trust each other
  • We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
  • We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
  • We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
  • A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
  • Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
  • Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
  • Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
  • A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
  • Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 

 

 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here 

Pre Employment Wording: paste in html view (ATS ONLY) DELETE THIS LINE This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. 

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

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