Qualified Food Technician Teacher
Location - West Drayton, London
Contract - Full-time, Temp to perm contract
Start Date - September
Salary - £168.80 - £230.45 (MPS + UPS)
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher with experience supporting learners with additional needs? Our client, a reputable Academy‑SEND educational provider, is seeking a qualified Food Technology Teacher to join their team on a temporary basis, with the potential for a permanent role.
About the Role:
* Start Date: ASAP
* Type: Temp-to-perm contract
* Setting: Specialist SEND Academy with a strong focus on personalised learning
* Organisation Size: 66–250 employees, committed to providing outstanding support and education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/ASC)
Candidate Profile:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience delivering Food Technology lessons across a range of abilities and key stages
* Demonstrable experience supporting learners with ASD/ASC or additional needs (desirable)
* Passionate about developing practical life skills, healthy eating habits, and learner independence
* Strong behaviour management and classroom engagement skills
* Excellent communication and team‑working abilities
* Commitment to high standards of care and educational development
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver inclusive, engaging Food Technology lessons tailored to individual learning needs
* Adapt practical cooking and food preparation activities to ensure accessibility and participation for all pupils
* Teach key topics including food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and healthy living
* Promote confidence, independence, and creativity through practical learning experiences
* Support pupils' social, emotional, and personal development within a structured learning environment
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff, and therapists to support pupil progress and behaviour
* Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations
* Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting teaching strategies as required
* Prepare and manage resources, ingredients, and equipment effectively to support practical lessons
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive SEND environment, helping students develop valuable life skills and achieve positive educational outcomes through engaging Food Technology lessons.
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