Teaching Vacancies

Teacher of Hospitality and Catering

CT10 2RL

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
9 Sep 2026
Closing date
30 Oct 2026

About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2027, the Trustees are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Hospitality and Catering at The Charles Dickens School.

The successful candidate should be able to deliver excellence in the classroom, they should also be well qualified and dynamic and capable of facilitating innovative and inspirational learning. This post offers an excellent opportunity to work within a strong, successful and supportive department. This post is suitable for an experienced professional looking to further their expertise. This role is for a DT Teacher who has the ability to teach Hospitality and Catering, or for a Hospitality and Catering teacher with the ability to teach DT.

What the school offers its staff

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually-impaired children. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.