Food Technology Instructor – Hackney

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo Capital Management GmbH is seeking a practical Food Technology Instructor in Hackney to help pupils develop safe kitchen habits, confidence and useful preparation skills through well-structured sessions.

The role focuses on leading accessible cooking activities, teaching safe equipment use and adapting tasks for diverse needs, with an emphasis on safeguarding and hands-on independence in pupils' daily living. This contract position offers PAYE pay terms.

Qualifications

• Relevant food, catering, vocational-training or school-based experience.
• Confidence leading practical groups and adapting tasks for additional needs.
• Excellent safety awareness and safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessible cooking activities matched to pupils’ abilities and learning goals.
• Teach safe equipment use, hygiene, measuring and simple preparation techniques.
• Adapt recipes and instructions for communication, sensory and motor needs.
• Maintain an orderly practical space and clear risk-management routines.
• Work with teaching staff to connect practical learning with independence outcomes.

Skills

Practical instruction

Safety awareness

Pupil support and communication

Job description

Food Technology Instructor – Hackney Location: Hackney Contract: Contract Pay: £140–£190 per day PAYE

The opportunity A Hackney SEN school is looking for a practical Food Technology Instructor who can help pupils develop safe kitchen habits, confidence and useful preparation skills through well-structured sessions.

What you will do

• Lead accessible cooking activities matched to pupils’ abilities and learning goals.
• Teach safe equipment use, hygiene, measuring and simple preparation techniques.
• Adapt recipes and instructions for communication, sensory and motor needs.
• Maintain an orderly practical space and clear risk-management routines.
• Work with teaching staff to connect practical learning with independence outcomes.

What you will bring

• Relevant food, catering, vocational-training or school-based experience.
• Confidence leading practical groups and adapting tasks for additional needs.
• Excellent safety awareness, patience and safeguarding practice.
• QTS is not required for this school-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check. Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.