Food Technology Teacher

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire for a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Technology Teacher.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for somebody with Food Technology teaching experience who is passionate about developing practical life skills and engaging students through hands‑on learning. An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

Here is a specialist school catering for students aged 10–18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is part of The Gallery Trust and provides highly personalised educational programmes to help students achieve positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes.

The school offers a nurturing and supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and promote independence, confidence, and life skills.

• Deliver engaging Food Technology lessons to students with ASC and SEMH needs
• Develop students' practical cooking, nutrition, and food preparation skills
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
• Promote independence, confidence, and everyday life skills
• Ensure safe working practices within the food technology environment
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Previous Food Technology teaching experience is highly desirable
• QTS is not essential, although it would be advantageous
• Experience working with students with SEND, ASC, or SEMH needs is desirable
• Strong practical Food Technology knowledge and skills
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.