Job Description

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
We are looking for someone who
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.

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:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

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.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%