Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Main Pay Range + SEN Allowance

Benefits
Well-being cash plan, pension scheme (TPS), additional Lift Schools benefits including career development and training, access to a wide range of statutory and developmental training, partnership with One World for Instructional Excellence Program, CPD programs including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, generous pension and healthcare plans, lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

About the Role
Lift Columbus is a special school dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. We cater for pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and autism spectrum condition (ASC). We are seeking a passionate and creative Food Technology Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine subject expertise with a strong commitment to inclusive education. You will design and deliver engaging food technology lessons, adapting the curriculum to meet a wide range of learning needs and helping pupils to develop essential life skills. One day each week you will also lead our College Café, working with post-16 learners to prepare and serve meals to staff, giving pupils the chance to develop confidence, independence, and employability skills. The role starts January 2026 or sooner.

About Lift Schools
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. We empower our team to do their best work, supported by outstanding leadership. We value the exceptional efforts of our staff in making this an incredible organisation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks, Enhanced DBS checks, references, and prohibition from teaching checks where applicable. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Experience
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with secure knowledge of the food technology curriculum. Experience working with SEND learners, including PMLD, SLD, and ASC.

About you
Passionate and creative educator who can inspire, motivate, and engage pupils through creative and practical approaches. Committed to high expectations, inclusion, and ensuring every pupil achieves their potential.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Experience and knowledge of working with special educational needs and disabilities is required.