At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Food Tech lessons and inspire students with practical cooking skills.
- Company: The PRIDE Academy, a supportive secondary special school in West Drayton.
- Benefits: Pension schemes, employee wellbeing support, discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on inclusivity and student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while sharing your passion for food technology.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in teaching Food Technology.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: The PRIDE Academy, West Drayton, UB7 8AB
Working Pattern: Teachers Full-time
The PRIDE Academy is a secondary special school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, dedicated to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide education for pupils from 11 to 19, offering a varied curriculum with a strong focus on practical skills and enrichment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan, prepare and teach dynamic and differentiated Food Tech lessons tailored to the needs of students with SEMH profiles.
- Adapt curriculum content and delivery methods to ensure accessibility and full engagement of all learners.
- Use assessment data to inform planning, track progress, and set personalised targets.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, promoting reflection and restorative practices.
- Teach food preparation techniques, nutrition, food science, and food safety practices.
- Demonstrate practical cooking skills and supervise students during practical sessions.
- Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and food safety regulations within the food technology department.
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
- Degree or recognised qualification in Food Technology or a related subject.
- Evidence of up-to-date safeguarding training in line with statutory guidance.
- Experience teaching Food Technology.
- Experience supporting students who present with challenging behaviour.
- Experience differentiating learning and assessing, tracking and reporting on student progress.
- Pension Scheme – enrolment in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme, and Home Electronics Scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing – access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme, and free virtual GP appointments.
- Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco membership, discounts for teachers, and more.
- Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Interviews will take place on: 9th September 2026
Safeguarding Statement: Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
Contact Details:
Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust Recruitment Team
