Food Technology Teacher - Specialist School - New Forest, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2026Contract: Long-term or Permanent | Salary: MPS
Prospero’s client school is offering a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 7-16 with severe or complex needs including SEMH issues / trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder and phobia of education. This is a calm, nurturing and relationship-centred environment where pupils are supported to re-engage with learning at their own pace.
About the Provision
This specialist provision supports pupils who benefit from a quieter, structured setting with a strong therapeutic ethos. Pupils have a wide range of abilities and may present with complex emotional, behavioural or communication needs. The school prioritises personalised learning and pupil-centred development through:
*One-to-one and small-group teaching to support engagement and confidence
*Tailored academic and therapeutic support delivered by a multi-disciplinary team
*Practical, hands-on learning experiences that build independence and life skills
*A strong focus on emotional wellbeing through consistent routines and positive relationships
Your Role
As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:
*Teach Food Technology across KS2-KS4 within a highly personalised curriculum
*Plan and deliver practical lessons that build independence, confidence and functional life skills
*Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including behaviours that challenge
*Create a safe, structured and engaging kitchen environment
*Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
The Details
*Location: New Forest, Hampshire
*Start Date: September 2026
*Contract: Long-term or permanent
*Salary: MPS
What You’ll Need
*Right to work in the UK
*Full UK driving licence (may be beneficial due to rural location)
*QTS or relevant UK teaching experience
*Ability to teach Food Technology (or strong transferable practical teaching experience)
*Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
*References covering the last 24 months
Preferential Experience
*Experience working with SEND, particularly pupils with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
*Experience delivering practical subjects or life-skills-based learning
*Experience teaching up to KS4
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
*Free, accredited CPD including behaviour support, trauma-informed practice and communication approaches
*Access to our in-house Training and Development Team
*Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant offering tailored guidance and opportunities
Next Steps
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV.