At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in Food, Nutrition and Health subjects while gaining teaching experience.
- Company: Dynamic secondary schools in Nuneaton, London with a focus on education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time experience, ongoing training, and mentoring.
- Other info: Exciting pathway into teacher training with supportive staff.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree in Nutrition or related field, A Levels/BTEC, and GCSEs in English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Nuneaton, London (SE11 postcode area)
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Start Date: September (or ASAP)
Are you a recent Nutrition graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education? We are recruiting on behalf of two secondary schools in the SE11 area of London for an ambitious Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant with a clear pathway into teacher training. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students in Food, Nutrition and Health-related subjects before progressing onto a salaried or unsalaried teacher training programme.
About the Role
- Support students in Food Technology, Nutrition and related lessons.
- Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Provide one-to-one and small group academic support.
- Help raise student attainment and confidence.
- Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into teacher training.
Essential Requirements
- 2:1 degree or above in Nutrition or a closely related subject (e.g. Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Nutritional Sciences).
- A Levels or BTEC Level 3 (Pass/C or above).
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Mathematics.
- Right to Work in the UK.
Please note: We are unable to accept equivalent qualifications in place of A Levels/BTEC or GCSEs. Applicants must hold the specified UK qualifications.
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about nutrition, health and education.
- Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, proactive and enthusiastic.
- Able to inspire and support secondary-aged students.
What You'll Gain
- Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum.
- Full-time, paid school-based experience.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Mentoring from experienced teaching staff.
- A clear route into teacher training.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's education.
If you're a high-achieving Nutrition graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Graduate Nutrition Teaching Assistant – Train to Teach opportunity in the SE11 area.
