Food Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a full-time Food Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Greenwich, starting in December 2025. The role involves planning and delivering lessons for KS3 to KS4 pupils, fostering a passion for food and nutrition, and creating an inclusive learning environment. This position offers a chance to inspire young learners and enhance their understanding of healthy eating and cooking skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for Food and Nutrition and a desire to inspire pupils.
• Creative and enthusiastic in delivering engaging lessons.
• High expectations for pupils and self.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons for KS3 to KS4 pupils.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Shape learners' understanding of healthy eating and practical cooking skills.

Skills

Passion for Food and Nutrition

Creativity in lesson delivery

Enthusiasm

High expectations

Collaborative approach

Commitment to improving learning outcomes

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Full time Food Technology Teacher
Start date: December 2025
Nature of vacancy: Maternity cover.

Pay-scale: Inner London MPS / UPS
Location: Greenwich located secondary school

Role

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting a highly successful inner London secondary school in Greenwich in their hiring of an enthusiastic and dedicated Food and Nutrition Teacher for a December 2025 start. As a Food and Nutrition Teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons for pupils from KS3 to KS4. Whether you are an experienced educator or at the start of your teaching career, your role will be to inspire pupils, ignite their interest in food and nutrition, and support their academic growth.

You will create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages all pupils to achieve their best. The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape young learners\' understanding of healthy eating, nutrition, and practical cooking skills. For an exceptional candidate, there may be opportunities for additional departmental responsibilities in the future.

Requirements

The school are seeking a teacher who:

• Has a genuine passion for Food and Nutrition and a desire to inspire pupils.
• Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm in delivering lessons that are engaging and effective.
• Maintains high expectations for both pupils and themselves.
• Adopts a flexible and collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
• Is committed to improving learning outcomes and ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.

Why join this school?

This school is student centred, believing that all children deserve the best education and that every staff member should be valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Their vision is rooted in their Christian faith, a deep commitment to their community, and an unwavering desire to improve society through education.

The school is driven by creativity, compassion, and high expectations to ensure that every person within their school community flourishes. By joining, you will be part of a family that strives for excellence in all they do, where your contributions will be recognised and your professional development prioritised, empowering you to make a real difference in the lives of the school\'s pupils.

Eligibility

If you are a qualified Food Technology teacher (QTS or equivalent overseas qualification), able to work within the London borough of Greenwich, then Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you today.