Food Technology Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a qualified teacher for a full-time role at a SEMH Secondary School in Islington. The successful candidate will plan and teach practical food technology lessons, focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and essential life skills. Experience working in SEMH settings and excellent behaviour management skills are essential. The role offers a daily rate of £170 - £260, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEMH or Alternative Provision settings is preferred.
• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour is ideal.
• Valid and enhanced child or child and adult DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach practical food technology lessons.
• Focus on nutrition, hygiene, and essential life skills.
• Maintain a safe and supportive teaching kitchen environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm and nurturing approach

Experience with SEMH settings

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Teaching Opportunities - SEMH Secondary School, Islington (EC1)

Location: Islington, EC1

School Type: SEMH Secondary School

Working Hours: Full-Time (8:30am - 4:00pm)

Daily Rate: £170 - £260 (Dependent on Experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach practical, skills-based food technology lessons
• Focus on nutrition, hygiene, and essential life skills
• Inspire creativity and independence through hands-on learning
• Maintain a safe, supportive teaching kitchen environment

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant UK teaching qualification
• Experience working in SEMH or Alternative Provision settings (preferred)
• Excellent behaviour management and a calm, nurturing approach
• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour
• Ideally experience working with children and/or young people
• Valid and enhanced child or child and adult DBS check

To be eligible for this role you must have an Enhanced Child or Child & Adult Workforce barred list DBS Certificate registered on the update service.

*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 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