Teacher of Food & Catering

Job Description

Teacher of Food & Catering
Summerhill School, Kingswinford
National Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)
Start date: September 2026

We are on the lookout for a passionate and talented Food & Catering specialist to join our friendly, high-achieving team at Summerhill School.

Why Summerhill?

Summerhill is a thriving 11–16 community school in the heart of the West Midlands. Our students are bright, curious and a genuine pleasure to teach. We consistently achieve the best GCSE results in Dudley Borough, but we’re about so much more than exam grades. Our House system turns the school into four big families, and everything we do is built on genuine care, character development and giving every young person the chance to shine.

Our facilities are excellent, our staff are supportive and ambitious, and the atmosphere is energetic and positive. If you love seeing young people grow in confidence as well as skill, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

You will teach engaging, practical Food & Catering lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students of all abilities. We currently deliver the AQA GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition, but we’re flexible if you have experience with another qualification that builds brilliantly on our KS3 curriculum, we’re very open to exploring it with you.

You will be part of a small, tight-knit department that works creatively together, shares ideas and runs exciting enrichment activities that students talk about long after the bell rings. Whether it’s preparing for competitions, hosting tasting sessions or linking learning to real-world catering, there’s plenty of scope to make your mark.

What We are Looking For

• A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and a real passion for food and nutrition
• Someone who can plan exciting, challenging lessons that stretch every learner
• A team player who’s determined to raise standards and loves making a difference
• A positive, resilient colleague who shares our vision of “be brilliant in everything we do”

What we Offer You

• A supportive, innovative school that invests in its people
• Excellent professional development and leadership opportunities
• A warm, inclusive culture where staff wellbeing matters
• The chance to work with genuinely lovely students who want to learn

Ready to find out more?

We’d love to meet you. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please get in touch with Keeley Stone (Head’s PA) on 01384 816165 ext 0373 or email kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 21 April 2026     Interviews: Thursday 30 April 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a strong field of applications.

Important Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK (we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship). As part of our safeguarding commitment, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Applications are accepted online only via the Dudley Council / WM Jobs portal. Paper applications cannot be considered. Public libraries in the Dudley area have free access to the online system if needed.

If you have a disability and need support with your application, or if you’re having technical difficulties, please contact the HR Resourcing Team at HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a fantastic new colleague to the Summerhill family