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.
