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Secondary Food and Nutrition Teacher
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAESchool Type:
British Curriculum International School
Start Date:
August/September 2026
Contract Type:
Full‑time, Permanent
We are seeking a passionate, safety‑conscious and dynamic Secondary Food and Nutrition Teacher to join our Technology and Applied Sciences department. You will deliver high‑quality practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 Food Technology and Key Stage 4/5 GCSE & A‑Level Food Preparation and Nutrition. We welcome applications from experienced specialists and fully support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to bring culinary and nutritional expertise to our vibrant international school.
Key Responsibilities- Design and deliver engaging, hands‑on cooking practicals and theoretical nutrition lessons aligned with the British National Curriculum.
- Manage Kitchen Safety and Hygiene: oversee the food preparation room, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards and safe equipment usage.
- Adapt to Cultural Context: tailor teaching methods and recipe selections to respect local cultural norms, dietary laws, Halal requirements and inspire students across junior and gender‑segregated senior classes.
- Assess and Monitor: evaluate students’ practical culinary skills and theoretical knowledge, tracking progress against UK exam board criteria.
- Exam Preparation: thoroughly prepare senior students for external GCSE, IGCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and related vocational or A‑Level examinations.
- Inventory and Budget Management: manage food department budgets, order ingredients, maintain kitchen inventory and ensure resources are utilized efficiently.
- Pathway 1:
Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Education specialising in Food Technology / Design & Technology / Home Economics plus QTS or equivalent. - Pathway 2:
Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science / Nutrition / Home Economics / Hospitality Management plus a PGCE/PGDE specialising in Secondary D&T or Food, plus QTS or equivalent. - Valid Food Hygiene/Food Safety certificate, Level 2 or higher (highly desirable).
- Experience:
open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). - Curriculum Knowledge: deep familiarity with UK exam boards (AQA, Eduqas, OCR) for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.
- Cultural Awareness: sensitivity to local dietary customs and cultural frameworks within an international environment.
- Competitive tax‑free salary commensurate with experience.
- Fully furnished shared accommodation.
- Comprehensive medical insurance and annual return flights to home country.
- Full support for UK ECT induction year components, if applicable.
- State‑of‑the‑art food technology facilities and dedicated technician support.
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