Food Tech Teacher – Stir Up Something Special Colchester | SEN Schools | Full-Time Calling all culinary creatives Are you a whisk-taker who loves to mix education with a pinch of fun? Do you believe that learning should be as exciting as a well-seasoned dish ? If so, we’ve got the perfect role for you We’re on the lookout for a Food Technology Teacher to bring the magic of cooking to students in SEN schools across Colchester. These schools cater to young people with diverse learning needs, and we need someone who can engage, inspire, and adapt lessons to suit every budding chef What’s Cooking? Teaching students the joy of food preparation, nutrition, and life skills Creating engaging, sensory-friendly lessons for students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Encouraging creativity in the kitchen – because learning should be delicious Managing a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment The Secret Ingredients ✅ QTS or relevant Food Tech experience (we welcome unqualified teachers & experienced support staff) ✅ A love for food and a passion for making learning accessible to all students ✅ Patience, adaptability, and a great sense of humour – essential for any kitchen mishaps ✅ Team Teach or de-escalation training (bonus, but not essential) Perks of the Role Competitive pay – because great teachers deserve great rewards ️ Work in supportive, inclusive SEN schools that make a real difference Flexible opportunities – full-time, part-time & supply roles available Easy access to schools in and around Colchester Ready to serve up success? Click APPLY NOW or contact Teaching Personnel today – let’s get cooking All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.