PSHE & Food Tech Teacher

Affinity Workforce; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in West Drayton is seeking a passionate PSHE & Food Technology Teacher to start in January. This full-time position involves delivering engaging lessons to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will create a nurturing environment, teaching practical skills and promoting healthy habits. Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience in a similar setting. A competitive daily wage and training opportunities are part of the role.

Benefits

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant support

Safeguarding training

PPD workshops and courses

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience teaching PSHE and/or Food Technology within SEMH or Alternative Provision settings.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PSHE and Food Technology lessons tailored to SEMH learners.
• Create a supportive classroom environment encouraging positive behaviour.
• Teach practical cooking skills and promote healthy eating habits.
• Collaborate with colleagues for consistency and progress.
• Participate in enrichment activities and pastoral support.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teaching PSHE

Teaching Food Technology

Supporting SEMH needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Affinity Partnersips are working with a co-educational Alternative Provision based in the London Borough of Hillingdon, supporting pupils aged 5-19 who cannot attend mainstream school for a variety of reasons. Our provision offers up to 120 places for students, many of whom have experienced, or are at risk of, permanent exclusion. We provide a nurturing, structured environment where every young person is given the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The school shares its site with Skills Hub, and while this role will primarily be based at Pride, there may be occasional crossover during the day.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and versatile PSHE & Food Technology Teacher to join our team from January. This is a full-time position, split between delivering PSHE and Food Technology lessons to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging lessons that promote personal development, practical life skills, and healthy living.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality PSHE and Food Technology lessons tailored to SEMH learners.
• Create a safe, supportive classroom environment that encourages positive behaviour and emotional well‑being.
• Teach practical cooking skills and promote healthy eating habits.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure consistency and progress across the curriculum.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and pastoral support.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching PSHE and / or Food Technology, ideally within an SEMH or Alternative Provision setting.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.

Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce Solutions

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.
• Support in writing CVs and job applications.
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
• You will receive free, up to date Safeguarding training.
• Trainings workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process including references from current, and previous employers, health, and right to work in the UK.