Graduate Food And Nutrition Teacher

Connaught Resourcing Ltd (Education); Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent education provider in Brentwood is seeking a Graduate Teacher of Food and Nutrition. This role includes teaching while training for a PGCE with full mentoring and a reduced timetable. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and a passion for Food and Nutrition education. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including PGCE fee funding and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Full funding of PGCE tuition fees

Competitive independent school salary

Reduced timetable and comprehensive mentoring

Generous pension scheme

Optional subsidised private healthcare

Free school lunches during term time

Free on-site parking

Sports centre membership

Opportunities for co-curricular involvement

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related subject.
• A dynamic communicator with enthusiasm for Food and Nutrition education.
• A reflective and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food and Nutrition while training for a PGCE in a highly supportive environment.
• Participate in a structured training programme with full mentoring and a reduced timetable.
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme.

Skills

Dynamic communicator

Enthusiasm for Food and Nutrition education

Reflective approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Good honours degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Graduate Teacher of Food and Nutrition - Independent School

Location: Essex (easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line)

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Fixed Term until September 2027 (with view to permanent)

Salary: Competitive, based on the school's generous independent pay scale

Responsibilities

• Teach Food and Nutrition while training for a PGCE in a highly supportive environment.
• Participate in a structured training programme with full mentoring and a reduced timetable, leading to QTS.
• Be involved in the wider life of the school and contribute to the co-curricular programme where appropriate.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related subject
• A dynamic communicator with enthusiasm for Food and Nutrition education
• A reflective and innovative approach to teaching and learning
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to the wider life of the school

Benefits

• Full funding of PGCE tuition fees
• Competitive independent school salary from day one
• Reduced timetable and comprehensive mentoring during training
• Generous pension scheme
• Optional subsidised private healthcare
• Free school lunches during term time
• Free on-site parking and sports centre membership
• Beautiful campus with state-of-the-art kitchens and resources
• Opportunities for involvement in co-curricular activities and school trips

If you are a recent graduate or career-changer seeking an exceptional route into teaching, we welcome your application. For further details, please contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures