Start date: September 2026
Nature of vacancy: Maternity cover.
Pay-scale: Outer London MPS / UPS dependent on experience and current pay-scale.
Location: Bexley located secondary school
Tradewind Recruitment are supporting a highly successful secondary school in Bexley in their hiring of an enthusiastic and dedicated Food and Nutrition Teacher for a September 2026 start. As a Food and Nutrition Teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons for pupils from KS3 to KS5. Whether you are an experienced educator or at the start of your teaching career, your role will be to inspire pupils, ignite their interest in food and nutrition, and support their academic growth.
You will create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages all pupils to achieve their best. The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape young learners' understanding of healthy eating, nutrition, and practical cooking skills. For an exceptional candidate, there may be opportunities for additional departmental responsibilities in the future.
The school are seeking a teacher who:
Has a genuine passion for Food and Nutrition and a desire to inspire pupils.
Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm in delivering lessons that are engaging and effective.
Maintains high expectations for both pupils and themselves.
Adopts a flexible and collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
Is committed to improving learning outcomes and ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.Why join this school?
This school is student centred, believing that all children deserve the best education and that every staff member should be valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Their vision is rooted in their Christian faith, a deep commitment to their community, and an unwavering desire to improve society through education.
The school is driven by creativity, compassion, and high expectations to ensure that every person within their school community flourishes. By joining, you will be part of a family that strives for excellence in all they do, where your contributions will be recognised and your professional development prioritised, empowering you to make a real difference in the lives of the school's pupils.
If you are a qualified Food Technology teacher (QTS or equivalent overseas qualification), able to work within the London borough of Bexley, then Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you today
Salary description
£37870.00 - £56154.00 per year