Food Technology Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Food Technology Teacher to inspire students in the culinary arts. Join a supportive secondary school in Colchester and share your passion for food education. This role involves planning engaging lessons, teaching practical cooking skills, and fostering creativity in food preparation. With competitive pay rates and access to extensive professional development resources, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives while enjoying a collaborative work environment. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of chefs, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Access to CPD Training Library

Supportive Work Environment

Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at secondary school level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Teach students about nutrition, food science, and healthy eating habits.

Skills

Food Safety

Nutrition

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Experience

Job description

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Are you a dedicated Food Technology Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire students in the culinary arts? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Food Technology Teacher to join secondary schools in Colchester immediately. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to teach practical and theoretical food technology, helping students develop essential life skills and a passion for cooking.

The Role:

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Teach students about nutrition, food science, and healthy eating habits.
• Deliver practical cooking sessions, ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• Encourage creativity and innovation in food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing guidance and support where needed.
• Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and food-related events.
• Encourage students to reach their full potential

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Food Technology at the secondary school level.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and nutrition.
• Passion for inspiring students and making food education enjoyable.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

What We Offer:

- Competitive pay rates

- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses.

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement

- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

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