Food Technology Teacher
Location: West Drayton
Full time hours: 9am - 4pm
Salary: £160 - £200+ per day (depending on qualification and experience)
We're looking for a passionate food technology teacher who wants to inspire and equip students with practical skills in food tech, while supporting their personal development.
You'll be working in an exciting alternative provision academy that provides a personalised and supportive learning environment for students facing challenges. With a great Ofsted rating, the school focuses on student growth, confidence and life skills. You'll be teaching students age 5-19 who are unable to attend mainstream school due to behaviour issues or mental health challenges.
The School is a hub of positivity and all staff are friendly, warm and welcoming. From the second you arrive, you will be supported and made to feel part of the team.
The right candidate will:
Ideally have a UK QTS with experience teaching in an SEN or SEMH school.
Able to assess each individuals learning needs and tailor your teaching style towards them.
Work coherently within the multidisciplinary team to report on each pupil's progress and development.
You will be positive, enthusiastic, motivational, patient and a dedicated team player
A creative approach to lesson planning to ensure the students engage.
The role
Conduct engaging hands-on cooking lessons for KS2-4 (and post‑16), boosting student's confidence.
Adapt teaching methods to suit learners with SEMH Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Use a purpose-built kitchen to teach food hygiene, nutrition, recipe design, and life skills, helping students gain both academic qualifications and real-world culinary abilities.
Implement personal development in each lesson, focusing on teamwork, communication and independence.
Collaborate with other staff members to create tailored support plans and track student's progress towards reintegration, further education, or career pathways.
If you're a creative and passionate food technology teacher who believes every student regardless of background or ability deserves to be inspired, supported, and empowered, then we'd love to hear from you!
Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employer/s.
You can send your CV or contact Deji at Veritas Education London.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community