Food Technology Teacher Contract Full Time NEW

Food Technology Teacher – SEND School (Hounslow)

Salary: MPS/UPS SEN Allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Hounslow, West London
School Type: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) School

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Food Technology Teacher to join our thriving SEND school in Hounslow. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and support young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs in a specialist, well-resourced environment.

You will play a key role in delivering a differentiated and practical Food Technology curriculum that builds life skills, independence, and confidence in our learners aged 11–16.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on Food Technology lessons tailored to individual learning needs

• Foster creativity, safety, and independence in the kitchen

• Plan and assess using EHCP outcomes and SEND-specific frameworks

• Work closely with a team of dedicated teaching assistants

• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment

• Collaborate with families and multi-agency professionals

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

• Experience or strong interest in teaching students with SEND

• Subject knowledge in Food Technology and practical skills in cooking and nutrition

• Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing teaching approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary teams

• Fully equipped Food Technology room and resources

• Ongoing CPD, including SEND and safeguarding training

• Opportunities for career development and leadership

How to Apply

If this position is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.