Food Technology Teacher

Location: Hillingdon, West London

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Requirement

The Opportunity

Wayman Education is urgently seeking a creative and organized Food Technology Teacher to join a thriving Design & Technology department at a secondary school in Hillingdon. This is an immediate vacancy for a specialist who can inspire students through the art of cooking, nutrition, and food science.

The Role

With an immediate start available, you will take over a well-resourced food suite. You will be responsible for delivering practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), ensuring that students develop both culinary flair and a deep understanding of healthy living and food provenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practical Instruction: Lead safe and engaging practical cooking sessions, teaching students essential knife skills, heat control, and food preparation techniques.

• Theory & Nutrition: Deliver the GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition syllabus, focusing on the functional properties of ingredients and nutritional requirements.

• Health & Safety: Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety (HACCP) within the food rooms, overseeing the correct storage of ingredients and maintenance of equipment.

• Exam Success: Provide urgent support to Year 11 students as they complete their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) portfolios and prepare for summer exams.

The School

The school is a large, modern comprehensive in Hillingdon with a dedicated D&T wing. It benefits from excellent transport links (close to the M4, M40, and Elizabeth Line) and is known for its practical, hands-on approach to learning. The department is supported by a dedicated technician to assist with ingredient prep and room maintenance.

Why join this team?

• Immediate Impact: Step into a vital role and lead your own classes through a critical point in the academic year.

• Specialist Facilities: Work in modern kitchens equipped with industry-standard appliances.

• Collaborative Support: Join a wider D&T team that shares resources and provides a welcoming atmosphere for new staff.

• Vibrant Location: Easy access for commuters from across London and the Home Counties.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• A degree in Food Technology, Home Economics, or a related Nutrition discipline.

• Proven experience teaching Food Technology to GCSE level.

• Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene standards (Level 2 Food Safety certificate is desirable).

• The ability to manage a busy practical classroom safely and effectively.

About Wayman Education

Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience. We take pride in our "teacher-first" approach, ensuring we find you a school environment where your skills and passions are truly valued.

Apply Now

Because this is an immediate requirement, we are looking to interview and appoint as soon as possible.