Food Technology Teacher – SEMH

Help pupils build confidence and independence through practical cooking skills.

Location: Wandsworth, London, SW17

Pay: £200–£201 per day, depending on experience and qualifications

Start date: 2 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Hours: Monday to Friday, term time; exact hours confirmed before appointment

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking an experienced Food Technology Teacher for a specialist school supporting pupils aged 5–19 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

You’ll deliver engaging, practical lessons that develop cooking skills, food knowledge and independence. From following a recipe to preparing a meal safely, you’ll help pupils experience success and take pride in their progress.

A calm approach, consistent boundaries and positive relationships are essential. You’ll adapt activities to individual needs, making learning accessible while maintaining a safe teaching environment.

About the school

The school combines personalised learning with therapeutic support, helping pupils re-engage with education. Its approach values wellbeing, practical achievement and preparation for life beyond school.

Key responsibilities

Plan accessible lessons covering cooking, nutrition and food preparation.
Teach safe use of equipment, food hygiene and awareness of allergens.
Adapt practical tasks to pupils’ learning, sensory and emotional needs.
Assess progress and support individual learning goals and EHCP outcomes.
Work with support staff and therapeutic colleagues to encourage participation.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Relevant Food Technology teaching experience and strong subject knowledge.
Confidence managing practical lessons, food safety and risk assessments.
Experience supporting SEMH or complex SEND needs.
Positive behaviour management, patience and clear communication.

Applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training. Higher pay rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training. Pay follows school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with AWR, including equal pay treatment where applicable.
Access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Send your CV to candidates@transparencyeducation.co.uk or call 0204 562 7122, highlighting your Food Technology and SEND experience and availability.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

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