Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition – Secondary Academy in Weymouth (January Start)

A modern secondary academy in Weymouth, Dorset, is seeking a practical Teacher of Food Preparation & Nutrition to join its Technology department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January. Job Overview Food Preparation and Hospitality play a vital role in this school's practical curriculum and vocational qualifications. The successful candidate will deliver hands-on culinary skills, nutritional chemistry, food safety, and hospitality management lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition / Level 1/2 Vocational Hospitality). Working alongside dedicated food technicians, you will lead practical cooking sessions, enforce strict kitchen hygiene standards, manage food safety compliance, and oversee practical non-exam assessments (NEA). This is a full-time, permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Teach practical cooking and nutritional science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Enforce strict hygiene, food safety (HACCP), and kitchen safety standards across all food practical rooms Guide GCSE and vocational candidates through practical culinary exams, nutritional analysis, and NEA coursework Oversee kitchen inventories, ingredient ordering, specialized catering equipment, and storage facilities Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical cooking skills and written examinations Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Weymouth, Dorset Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent Key Curriculum: AQA / Eduqas / Pearson Food & Hospitality Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT) Honors degree or equivalent professional qualification in Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or Hospitality Food Hygiene & Safety Certification (Level 2 or Level 3) with strong knowledge of nutritional science Proven capability to manage full-class practical culinary sessions safely and efficiently An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Food Technology position in Weymouth for a January start.