Job description
Teacher of Food Technology
Location: Gravesham
Salary: £120 - £250 per day
Start Date: January 2025
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Inspire the Next Generation as a Teacher of Food Technology in Gravesham!
Are you a dedicated and innovative educator with a passion for Food Technology and Hospitality & Catering? Do you thrive in a hands-on teaching environment and enjoy empowering students with practical and creative skills? If so, GSL Education are looking for you to join a vibrant school in Gravesham as a Teacher of Food Technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to deliver engaging Food Technology lessons while inspiring students to explore their creativity, develop their culinary skills, and understand the wider world of Hospitality & Catering.
Responsibilities of a Teacher of Food Technology:
- Deliver high-quality lessons in Food Technology and Hospitality & Catering across KS3 and KS4.
- Develop and implement creative, practical, and challenging lesson plans that ignite student interest and foster skill development.
- Inspire students to explore topics like nutrition, food science, and the hospitality industry.
- Maintain a safe, well-equipped classroom environment and promote good health and safety practices.
- Assess, track, and report on student progress to ensure they meet or exceed their potential.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the design and delivery of a dynamic Food Technology curriculum.
The Ideal Food Technology Teacher Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Specialism or proven experience teaching Food Technology and/or Hospitality & Catering.
- A commitment to delivering practical, inspiring, and inclusive lessons.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage practical lessons effectively.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to apply for one.
- A genuine enthusiasm for fostering creativity and a love of learning in students.
What GSL Education Are Offering:
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- A chance to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development to enhance your teaching career.
- Direct links to local schools and an expert team of consultants to guide you.
Please be advised that this Food Technology Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To join this exciting opportunity as a Teacher of Food Technology, click 'apply' and submit your up-to-date CV. For more information about this role or other teaching opportunities, contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office today.