(Full Time) MPR/UPR

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Technology – Food & Nutrition Specialist who would enjoy being part of a forward thinking and well qualified Design & Technology Department from September 2026. This post will be suitable for an ECT or a more experienced member of staff.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in raising achievement at both key stages and supporting colleagues to further improve teaching and learning. We are looking for someone to join the team who has the drive, passion and commitment to raise the profile of the subject.

At Swanmore we are looking for hardworking, ambitious and dynamic staff committed to excellence. You will be a self-motivated and reflective teacher who is keen to develop further, have strong interpersonal skills and be an excellent team player. There may be a requirement to teach some lessons beyond the specialism.

We are looking for candidates who will sustain our high record of attainment at GCSE.

Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development

We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.

Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals

We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them. 

In addition, Swanmore provides:

• Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
• Access to a wealth of CPD, such as TES Develop and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
• Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and selfevaluation tools (such as Swivl)
• An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extracurricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food on Parents’ Evenings and Events
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Microsoft Office for home
• Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times

The role profile, person specification, teaching application and equalities monitoring form can be found below. Your completed forms should be sent to Mrs Michelle Smith (HR Officer) recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk .

Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.

Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing date: Noon Monday 20 April 2026