Food Technology Teacher

Lampton School is a large, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school. We were judged as "Outstanding" in all categories by Ofsted in 2005, 2008, 2013 and 2024. We are the lead school for the London West Alliance, and we are a teacher training partner with the University of Roehampton. As a member of the Hounslow Education Partnership we can offer staff excellent opportunities for professional learning and career progression. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and enthusiastic Teacher of Food & Nutrition, with the ability to teach a second subject such as Art, Design Technology or Product Design. Food & Nutrition is a valued and popular subject within our Creative Arts and Technology faculty. We offer NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Food and Cookery at Key Stage 4, alongside a broad and engaging Key Stage 3 curriculum. The department benefits from excellent facilities, including a dedicated food room, specialist teaching spaces and strong cross-curricular collaboration across Art, Product Design and Textiles. You will be joining an ambitious and committed team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, including a secure understanding of food preparation, nutrition, health and safety, and contemporary issues relating to food education. You will be expected to teach Food & Nutrition at Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability to contribute to teaching in a second subject area such as Art, Design Technology or Textiles. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and successful team and will be expected to participate fully in the leadership of the department and contribute to wider school systems leadership. About the role As a Teacher of Food, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to develop creativity, confidence and independence in practical and theoretical work. You will promote healthy living, nutrition awareness and practical life skil