About this role
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: Full-Time Salary : £27,786 to £43,194 (depending on experience and qualifications) Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 16th October 2026 Positions Available : 1 Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 Job Start : January 2027 Do you want to feel like you are making a difference? Are you looking for a calm environment, with few incidents of disruptive behaviour? Are you seeking a better work/life balance? Esland Bedford School is an independent SEMH special school for up to 70 children aged 8-18. The school provides education to day pupils and via our unique Turning the Curve provision, to young people who have been disengaged from education for significant periods of time. We aim to maintain a nurturing and accepting environment for young people who have not had their needs met in other settings. Likewise, we also aim to provide a work/life balance to staff not available in larger schools. Due to expansion, we are seeking a Food Technology teacher to deliver lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4, including the planning and delivery of BTEC Home Cookery Skills at Key Stage 4. The role would be suitable for teachers with experience of teaching food technology and of working with pupils with Anxiety, Emotionally based School Avoidance, ASD and/or ADHD. We would encourage NQTs seeking an environment different to mainstream or graduates with experience of working in similar settings interested in qualifying to teach to apply. The nature of the role is best understood by visiting our school, and we would encourage any prospective applicants to contact school to arrange an appointment to visit. There are so many reasons to join us. From competitive pay to fast-track progression opportunities, we offer a whole host of well-being benefits, the use of our holiday home when you need a break, as well as a warm family work environment and a company culture focused on fun! We can offer: A competitive salary of up to £43,194 per annum (DOE and qualifications), reviewed annually Esland education pension scheme — double matched up to 20% (total contribution up to 30%) Company sick pay Life insurance (4x basic salary) Comprehensive, paid induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme (including Online GP 24/7) Cycle to work scheme Green Hybrid and EV car scheme Development & progression Clear career development opportunities (100+ internal promotions last year) Monthly recognition awards Refer a Friend bonus (£500) Access to E‑Together benefits and discounts Most importantly, the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference to a child’s life within a supportive team!