Hays are seeking a dedicated Food Technology/Textiles Teacher for an innovative CAMHS hospital school, which provides education for young people aged 11–19 who are all currently out of mainstream schooling due to various social, emotional and mental health needs, and so need additional support when in school. They offer a nurturing environment where resilience, creativity, and wellbeing are paramount. The successful candidate will be able to deliver high-quality Vocational and GCSE-level courses across KS3–KS5 within a diverse, often vulnerable, student cohort.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary, long term
Rate: Up to £190/day DOE

• Deliver engaging lessons on nutrition, food science, cookery & textiles
• Adapt teaching for mixed abilities - from entry-level to GCSE/A-Level
• Support SEMH/SEN learners in a hospital setting
• Collaborate closely with CAMHS, therapists & multidisciplinary staff

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Food Tech & Textiles specialism
• Teaching experience within secondary schools, ideally SEN/SEMH
• Resilient, compassionate, creative and adept at trauma-sensitive pedagogies
• Excellent behaviour management, curriculum planning, and differentiation skills

• Supportive, multidisciplinary team in a unique hospital education setting
• Access to Hays' Free CPD Library, with 1000s of relevant courses
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Education Consultant
• Wellbeing-focused culture that values teamwork and flexibility

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or forward your CV to Amy on amy.rowley@hays.com

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.