Company Description
Rikama Education is a family-run education recruitment agency with a management team that brings over 50 years of experience to the sector. The organization focuses on long-term and permanent positions, providing teaching professionals with consistent, reliable work rather than short-term assignments. Employees benefit from a strong work-life balance, supported by a dedicated consultant who offers ongoing guidance and assistance. Rikama Education’s ethos centers on family, quality, partnership, and trust, and it is committed to delivering a professional, caring service to staff and education partners.
Role Description
This is a contract, on-site Food Technology Teacher role based in Erith. The Food Technology Teacher will design and deliver engaging lessons that align with the curriculum, ensuring learners develop practical cooking skills, food safety awareness, and an understanding of nutrition. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning schemes of work, preparing lesson materials, managing classroom behavior, and assessing student progress through assignments, practical activities, and exams. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and support staff, contribute to departmental planning, and participate in relevant school meetings and events. Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-equipped food technology environment and fostering positive relationships with learners, families, and school staff are key aspects of the role.
Qualifications
- Strong Teaching and Education skills, with experience delivering food technology or a related subject in a school or educational setting.
- Competence in Lesson Planning and Training, including designing schemes of work and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
- Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly, provide constructive feedback, and work effectively with learners, families, and colleagues.
- Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) and a background in food technology, catering, home economics, or a related field.
- Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene requirements in an educational environment.
- Ability to manage classroom behavior positively, use assessment data to inform teaching, and support learners of varying abilities.
- Up-to-date enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
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food technolofy teacher in Erith employer: Rikama Education Limited
Rikama Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for SEN Teachers in Maidstone. With excellent facilities and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from tailored training and CPD opportunities, ensuring meaningful growth in their careers. The school fosters a collaborative culture, allowing educators to make a significant impact on the lives of students with complex needs while enjoying competitive pay and the potential for long-term employment.
