Food Technician

Prospero Teaching are currently on the lookout for Food and Nutrition graduates with a keen interest in education to join a secondary school in Kensington and Chelsea. Specifically, we’re seeking individuals who have excelled in Food and Nutrition at both GCSE and A-level, and who hold a degree in a Food and Nutrition related field.

Are you interested in working as a teaching assistant/technician in a secondary school where there may be opportunities to train to teach in the future?

In addition to academic excellence, we value strong communication skills and a dedicated approach to supporting students’ learning journeys. If you’re a Food and Nutrition graduate who meets these criteria and is eager to make a positive impact in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Food and Nutrition technician, you will be working in a secondary school environment with 11 - 16-year-olds who require continuity, positive role models, patience and understanding.

• Supporting the class teacher and students during lessons.
• Procurement of, setting up and maintaining a wide range of equipment.
• Keeping up to date with current guidance to ensure a safe working environment.
• Organisation and preparation of ingredients for use by students or teachers in lessons.

• You’ll be given training, guidance and support by an experienced consultant at Prospero and our Training and Development Team (all experienced teachers) as well as from the school themselves.
• A programme of FREE Training and CPD sessions are also offered.
• School support:
  You will be provided with resources and strategies to support learners, behaviour management training, group and 1:1 training from qualified, experienced passionate staff.

• Full‑time school hours, 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• The role is paid weekly at a daily rate of £125 per day and can become a permanent post in the future.

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• In-house Training and Development Team.

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this Food and Nutrition teaching assistant position is of interest.