Food Studies Teacher

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Job Title: Food Studies Teacher
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) plus a £1,000 Welcome Bonus!
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

Join and enjoy a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)!

We're trialling a 4DWW - 80% of the hours for 100% of your pay! At this school, it will launch once we have a full team in place, so there's never been a better time to join and help shape the future!

About the Role

As a Food Studies Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging, practical and purposeful learning experiences that support pupils' academic, social and personal development. Working with individual pupils and small groups, you will create a safe, stimulating and well organised environment that enables every learner to progress at an appropriate pace. You will also contribute to wider school priorities, work collaboratively with colleagues across departments, and help maintain a consistent and supportive approach for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality Food Studies lessons that align with the school's curriculum and policies.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, ensuring learning plans and behaviour plans are effectively implemented and reviewed.
• Create a safe, well organised and engaging classroom environment, including the appropriate use of resources and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and care staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, well coordinated support.
• Contribute to school improvement by supporting the development of teaching, learning and subject provision across key stages.
• Manage challenging behaviour positively, supporting pupils to develop self regulation and independence.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach between school and home.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every pupil.

Please contact Zoe Eastwood on or go to for more information about the school.

At Groveside, you'll be part of a warm, dedicated team that values collaboration, growth, and creativity. Supporting pupils with complex needs is incredibly rewarding - and you'll make a genuine difference every day.

About Us

Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils.

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of month three (3) and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period - month six (6) or later. Terms and Conditions Apply

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.