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Pink Tile Education are working in partnership with a specialist Provision in the Burgess Hill area, who are seeking a passionate and adaptable Food Technology Teacher to join their team from September. This provision supports pupils aged 5–16 who are unable to access mainstream education due to medical needs, behavioural challenges, social, emotional and mental health needs, or other barriers to learning. The school provides a highly supportive and nurturing environment, helping students rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, and re-engage with education. The successful candidate will be teaching Food Technology across secondary age groups, delivering engaging and practical lessons tailored to meet a range of abilities and needs. The school are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students, remain calm under pressure, and create an environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. This role would suit someone who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication and who can approach challenges with patience, consistency, and emotional resilience.
Job Responsibility
Teaching Food Technology to secondary-aged students
Planning and delivering engaging, accessible practical lessons
Supporting students with emotional regulation and confidence building
Working closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams
Requirements
Qualified teacher or experienced unqualified teacher with strong Food Technology knowledge
Experience working with SEMH, SEND, behavioural needs, or vulnerable young people
Confident managing challenging behaviour, including verbal dysregulation
Strong understanding of mental health and trauma-informed practice
Creative and engaging in their teaching approach
Able to build trusting and positive relationships with students
Flexible, resilient, and proactive in supporting young people
Nice to have
Transferable experience from specialist settings, youth work, mentoring, care, or therapeutic environments