Team Educate is proud to represent an inclusive school in the Meriden area who are seeking a passionate and dedicated Food Technology Instructor to join their team.

As a Food Technology Teacher, you will have the opportunity to educate and inspire students with Special Educational Needs, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential. If you have a background in Food Technology Instruction, Catering and/or Special Education, then we’d love to hear from you!

This position is offered on a part-time basis, but the school are pleased to offer full-time opportunities to teachers who are able to offer teaching/support in multiple subject areas. There is also the opportunity for this to become a permanent position with the school for the right candidate.

Your responsibilities as a Food Technology Teacher
– Plan and deliver engaging lessons that align with the curriculum
– Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with social anxiety and Autism
– Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback (formative and summative)
– Use various teaching methods and resources to cater to different learning styles
– Collaborate with colleagues to develop educational materials and strategies

What you will need to be successful in this role:
– Experience of teaching, coaching or mentoring students, ideally in a Food Technology/Catering role
– An in-depth understanding of Health and Safety and utilising Risk Assessments to minimise risk within the classroom setting
– Knowledge of practices within Special Education and strategies to engage and support pupils with Autism
– The ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners
– A relevant Teaching qualification such as QTS/QTLS, CertEd or DTTLS (preferred)
– An Enhanced DBS which is registered with the Update Service, or a willingness to process a new one.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and one of our team will be in touch.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What we stand for:

We are an experienced team of former-teaching staff, with our schools’ and candidates’ best interests at heart. With a range of positions coming to us on a weekly basis, we are confident we can find the perfect role for you! Something that separates us from other teaching agencies is our in-house teaching experts, who have 30+ years of collective experience in various education settings. Our team are on hand to offer our candidates support with their teaching practice, help ensure success in their role, and offer opportunities to enhance their professional development.

If you have a friend who may be interested in joining us? We offer £75 for every Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant referral and £150 for every Supply Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply).