Job Title: Food Technology Teacher/Instructor (SEMH Setting)
Location: Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary with potential for permanent placement
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about inspiring young people through Food Technology?
TeacherActive are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher/Instructor to join a specialized SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) setting in Essex starting September 2025.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons tailored to students with SEMH needs
Support and motivate students to develop practical cooking skills and a love for healthy eating
Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes social and emotional development
Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators and support staff to meet individual student needs
Adapt teaching strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum effectively
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent in Food Technology or related subject
Experience working with students with SEMH needs is desirable but not essential — training will be provided
Passionate about making a difference in students’ lives through education
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Ability to adapt to a variety of learning needs and environments
What We Offer:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Competitive pay rates via TeacherActive
The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives in a nurturing setting
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to inspire and educate in a unique SEMH environment, please submit your CV today. For more information, contact our dedicated Essex education team at TeacherActive.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services