Food & Nutrition Teacher

Food & Nutrition Teacher (Secondary) Are you a UK-qualified teacher passionate about food education and real-world learning? This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Harrow that places high value on student wellbeing, positive behaviour, and academic achievement. The school offers a broad, balanced curriculum designed to equip young people with essential life skills alongside strong academic outcomes. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where collaboration, professional growth, and high expectations are central to the working culture. We are seeking a dedicated Food & Nutrition Teacher to deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to contribute to GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition. You will inspire students to develop confidence, independence, and creativity while promoting healthy lifestyles. The role includes: • Planning and delivering inclusive, well-structured Food & Nutrition lessons • Teaching practical cooking skills, food science, and nutrition theory • Preparing students for GCSE assessments, including NEA coursework • Maintaining excellent health, safety, and hygiene standards • Supporting positive behaviour and contributing to pastoral care • Working collaboratively within the DT department and wider school We’re looking for someone who: • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it • Has experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4 • Is organised, safety-conscious, and enthusiastic about food education • Shares a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice This role is ideal for UK teachers seeking a well-structured school day, strong professional support, and the chance to make a real impact. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.