Job description
Job Title: Food Technology Teacher (Hospitality & Catering)
Location: Secondary School in Chigwell, Essex (well-connected via Central Line, on-site parking available)
Contract: Full time, initially on a temporary basis through Prospero Teaching with transition to a permanent role for the right candidate
Start Date: As soon as possible
About The School:
You will be joining a large, successful and heavily oversubscribed mixed 11-18 secondary school in the Chigwell area. The school is located on a spacious single site surrounded by green areas, with excellent transport links into London.
This school prides itself on strong teaching, a positive ethos and specialist accommodation across subjects including modernised Dining, Technology and Catering facilities.
The Role:
1. Teach Hospitality & Catering (and/or Food Technology) across Key Stages 3-5 to students aged 11-18.
2. Plan and deliver dynamic, engaging lessons that inspire students, develop strong skills in catering, food prep, service and evaluation.
3. Manage the practical environment safely and effectively (including health & safety, hygiene, specialist equipment).
4. Assess student work, provide timely feedback, and support students to achieve strong outcomes.
5. Contribute to enrichment opportunities and the wider opportunity curriculum that the school values.
6. Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
Person specification you will ideally have:
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
8. Strong secondary teaching experience in Food Technology / Hospitality & Catering (if not QTS, then demonstrated proven experience in secondary teaching with excellent results).
9. Excellent subject knowledge of Hospitality & Catering, Food Technology, practical cookery, service and evaluation.
10. A passion for creating motivational, inclusive lessons that engage and challenge students of differing abilities.
11. Experience managing practical workshops and catering environments with a clear focus on health & safety and hygiene.
12. Good communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to department and school life.
Why join?
13. This is a genuine temp to perm opportunity: begin via Prospero, and for the right fit you will transition into a permanent role with the school.
14. On-site parking is available, making commuting convenient.
15. Youll be working in a thriving department, within a school with excellent facilities and strong community reputation.
16. The schools ethos promotes a positive working environment where student welfare and staff well-being are valued.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact in secondary schools, we want to hear from you!