Food Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant SEN school in Chigwell as a Food Tech Teacher, delivering engaging lessons to pupils with autism and learning difficulties. You will oversee the Food Tech curriculum, promoting life skills and independence through practical cooking activities. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom practitioner with vocational teaching experience.
• SEN experience is desirable.
• QTS is not essential, but subject expertise is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Food Tech curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Promote life skills and healthy lifestyles through cooking activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Vocational teaching experience

SEN experience

Education

Subject expertise

Job description

Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN allowance

Join a vibrant SEN school in Chigwell as a Food Tech Teacher, delivering practical and engaging lessons to pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs.

About the Role:
You will oversee the Food Tech curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, promoting life skills, independence, and healthy lifestyles through cooking activities.

About You:

• Strong classroom practitioner with vocational teaching experience.

• SEN experience is desirable.

• QTS is not essential, but subject expertise is required.

Interested? Please contact us.

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