Food Technology Teacher – Practical Cookery & Nutrition

Kingsdown School; Stratton St. Margaret; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsdown School in Swindon is seeking a Teacher of Food to lead practical cookery and food preparation lessons for a diverse pupil body. The role is permanent with flexible hours (full-time or part-time considered) and a salary on the Main Scale/UP Scale.

You will work with the Design and Technology team within River Learning Trust, shaping a curriculum that balances creative cooking with clear routines, supported by CPLD and coaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Food Preparation and Nutrition curriculum and practical classroom delivery.
• The ability to run safe, orderly, and enjoyable practical cookery sessions.
• A desire to work closely with colleagues across the Design and Technology faculty to refine shared schemes of work.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the essentials of practical cookery, nutrition, and food preparation in a structured secondary environment.
• Balance creative practical work with clear, manageable classroom routines.
• Collaborate with the Design and Technology faculty to refine schemes of work.

Skills

Subject Knowledge

Classroom Management

Collaborative Mindset

Job description

Kingsdown School in Swindon is seeking a Teacher of Food to lead practical cookery and food preparation lessons for a diverse pupil body. The role is permanent with flexible hours (full-time or part-time considered) and a salary on the Main Scale/UP Scale.

You will work with the Design and Technology team within River Learning Trust, shaping a curriculum that balances creative cooking with clear routines, supported by CPLD and coaching opportunities.