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Teacher of Food Technology

The Abbey School, Faversham, South East

£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) STPC Main/Upper Pay Scale

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About the job

We’re looking for an inspiring and dedicated Food Technology Teacher to join our team. You’ll help students develop a passion for the subject while supporting them to achieve their full potential through creative and engaging lessons.  This post is open to ECTs.

This is a Full time, Permanent role, paid on the STPC Main Pay Scale to Upper Pay Scale, dependant on experience. The ability to teach KS3 Design Technology would be an advantage. This role is suitable for ECTs.

The school is offering a recruitment incentive of £5,000 which is split into the following payments - £2,500 subject to the successful completion of a successful probationary period, and a further £2,500 to be paid upon one year service.

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

What can we offer you?  

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.   

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.   

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust  

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:  

  • Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Access to Benenden Healthcare 
  • Free Flu Jabs 
  • Free Health Checks  
  • Access EarlyPay 
  • Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses 
  • Discounted gym membership  
  • CPD afternoons 
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders 
  • Free parking on all our sites 


    If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office on (phone number on the original advert)or via email: (email address on the original advert)


    We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

    About The Abbey School

    Type of school
    Academy converter
    Phase
    Secondary, with a sixth form
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,061 (room for 1,226)
    Free school meals
    40.3% of pupils
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision and SEN unit, SEN unit
    Local authority
    Kent
    Address
    London Road, Faversham, ME13 8RZ

    Ofsted report card, inspected 13 January 2026

    Safeguarding standards
    Met
    Inclusion
    Expected standard
    Curriculum and teaching
    Expected standard
    Achievement
    Needs attention
    Attendance and behaviour
    Expected standard
    Personal development and wellbeing
    Strong standard
    Post-16 provision
    Strong standard
    Leadership and governance
    Expected standard

    Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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