An Outstanding Mixed Secondary School in Slough is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Food Technology Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their highly successful Design and Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant and modern culinary environment where students are encouraged to develop nutritional knowledge, culinary confidence, and practical cooking skills across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

The successful candidate will inspire teaching and learning by delivering engaging, high-quality practical and theoretical lessons. You will maintain a pristine and well-ordered food room, manage ingredients and resources effectively, and ensure that the kitchen classrooms remain safe, hygienic, inspiring, and fully equipped for hands-on learning.

Responsibilities will include planning and delivering curriculum content covering nutrition, food provenance, and complex culinary techniques, as well as strictly enforcing health, safety, and hygiene procedures (HASAW/COSHH) throughout the department. You may also assist with hospitality events, healthy-eating initiatives, and departmental enrichment activities across the school.

The role requires someone who is practical, highly organised, and deeply enthusiastic about Food Science, Nutrition, and Hospitality. Strong attention to detail, excellent classroom management during practical sessions, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively are essential. The school is looking for a proactive educator who can contribute positively to a collaborative and high-achieving department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places health, innovation, and practical life skills at the heart of student learning, offering an exceptional, tailored ECT induction program and top-tier facilities.

School Information

This is an well-established Mixed Secondary School in Slough holding an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, with a strong reputation for academic excellence, student wellbeing, and exceptional behavior. The school provides a calm, purposeful, and highly aspirational learning environment where students are respectful, ambitious, and eager to succeed.

Staff benefit from visionary leadership, collaborative working relationships, and excellent professional development opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, inclusion, and supporting early career teachers to excel.

Food Technology Department

The Food Technology department is a vibrant, modern space equipped to professional standards, where culinary creativity and food science flourish. It is supported by excellent facilities, including individual cooking bays, modern appliances, high-quality catering equipment, and dedicated ICT resources for nutritional analysis, enabling students to experiment and produce exceptional work.

Requirements

• QTS / ECT status (or equivalent recognized teaching qualification)

• Degree in Food Technology, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, or a related discipline

• Strong practical culinary skills and a passion for food science

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

• Creative and proactive approach to classroom management and practical lesson delivery

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.