Food Technician - East London

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency is seeking a Food Technician for a secondary school in Waltham Forest, East London. The role is full-time, supporting KS3 and KS4. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience. The position starts in September 2025 and will last until July 2026, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Food Technician.
• Recent safeguarding training is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 Food Technology to students.
• Support the department with lesson planning and delivery.
• Engage in any required CPD activities.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Experience with Food Technician

Up to date Safeguarding training

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - Food Technician

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Food Technician for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Waltham Forest, East London. The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract Details

• Location - Waltham Forest, East London
• Position - Food Technician
• Type of work - Food Technician to KS4
• Contract or position start date - September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration - 3 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year with Food Technician in a school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team