Not every teaching role is about exam results.
Some are about helping a young person discover something they are good at for the first time.
We are recruiting a Food Technology Teacher for a specialist PRU in West Drayton that works with pupils who have struggled to succeed in mainstream education. Many students have experienced disrupted learning, behavioural challenges, or social and emotional difficulties, but with the right support they are capable of achieving remarkable progress.
As a Food Technology Teacher, you will deliver practical and engaging lessons that develop essential life skills while building confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
Why this role stands out
- Small class sizes allowing for meaningful teaching and relationship building
- Strong support from Teaching Assistants and pastoral teams
- Well‑resourced Food Technology facilities
- Opportunity to make a visible difference every day
- Supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
Your responsibilities
- Plan and deliver creative Food Technology lessons
- Teach cooking, nutrition, food safety, and practical kitchen skills
- Adapt lessons to meet a range of learning needs
- Motivate and engage students who may have become disengaged from education
- Promote positive behaviour through consistency and relationship building
- Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Qualifications and Skills
- Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent teaching qualification
- Has experience teaching Food Technology
- Can build positive relationships with challenging learners
- Remains calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
- Believes every student deserves the opportunity to succeed
Previous experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH school, or SEN setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
About the school
Based in West Drayton, this specialist provision has built an excellent reputation for supporting young people who require a different approach to education. Staff are passionate, collaborative, and committed to helping every pupil reach their potential.
If you are a Food Technology Teacher seeking a role where your impact extends far beyond the classroom, we would love to hear from you.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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