Food Technology Teacher

Job Title: Food Technology Teacher (Hospitality & Catering)

Location: Secondary School in Chigwell, Essex (well-connected via Central Line, on-site parking available)
Contract: Full time, initially on a temporary basis through Prospero Teaching with transition to a permanent role for the right candidate
Start Date: As soon as possible

About The School:

You will be joining a large, successful and heavily oversubscribed mixed 11-18 secondary school in the Chigwell area. The school is located on a spacious single site surrounded by green areas, with excellent transport links into London.

This school prides itself on strong teaching, a positive ethos and specialist accommodation across subjects including modernised Dining, Technology and Catering facilities.

The Role:

• Teach Hospitality & Catering (and/or Food Technology) across Key Stages 3-5 to students aged 11-18.
• Plan and deliver dynamic, engaging lessons that inspire students, develop strong skills in catering, food prep, service and evaluation.
• Manage the practical environment safely and effectively (including health & safety, hygiene, specialist equipment).
• Assess student work, provide timely feedback, and support students to achieve strong outcomes.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities and the wider opportunity curriculum that the school values.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Person specification you will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong secondary teaching experience in Food Technology / Hospitality & Catering (if not QTS, then demonstrated proven experience in secondary teaching with excellent results).
• Excellent subject knowledge of Hospitality & Catering, Food Technology, practical cookery, service and evaluation.
• A passion for creating motivational, inclusive lessons that engage and challenge students of differing abilities.
• Experience managing practical workshops and catering environments with a clear focus on health & safety and hygiene.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to department and school life.

Why join?

• This is a genuine temp to perm opportunity: begin via Prospero, and for the right fit you will transition into a permanent role with the school.
• On-site parking is available, making commuting convenient.
• Youll be working in a thriving department, within a school with excellent facilities and strong community reputation.
• The schools ethos promotes a positive working environment where student welfare and staff well-being are valued.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to make a positive impact in secondary schools, we want to hear from you!