SEN Catering Teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency is seeking a part-time SEN Catering Teacher for a Pupil Referral Unit in Croydon, London. Responsibilities include teaching catering to a small class of up to 8 pupils, planning lessons, and adapting delivery for SEN needs. Candidates must have QTS or relevant experience and a DBS check. This is a long-term role starting in October 2025.

Qualifications

• QTS or 5 years' experience teaching catering/food tech.
• Child and Adult DBS on the update service.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• SEN experience, particularly with challenging behaviours and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Catering to a mixed-ability class in a PRU setting.
• Plan, prepare, teach, and assess lessons for all learners.
• Adapt delivery to support pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours.

Skills

Teaching Catering

Adapting delivery for SEMH

Monitoring progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or 5 years' experience

Job description

Overview

SEN Catering Teacher - PRU(Pupil Referral Unit) - Croydon, London

Title: SEN Catering Teacher
School Type: Pupil Referral Unit
SEN Needs: SEMH, severe challenging behaviour
Location: Croydon, CR0
Part Time: 3 Days Per Week (Flexible)
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm (1hr Lunch)
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Long-term
Rate: Paid according to your teaching scale

You will be teaching Catering to a small class of up to 8 pupils. Classes will include mixed ages and genders - for example, you could have both Year 7 and Year 11 students in the same group.

As part of the role, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and assessing lessons to meet the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Catering to a mixed-ability class in a PRU setting (up to 8 pupils).

• Plan, prepare, teach, and assess lessons to meet the needs of all learners.

• Adapt delivery to support pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours.

• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils and relevant staff.

Requirements

• QTS or 5 years' experience teaching catering / food tech
• Child and Adult DBS on the update service
• The Right to Work in the UK
• SEN experience, particularly with challenging behaviours and SEMH

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.