Teacher of Food Technology

Croydon

January 2026

Permanent

MPS/UPS including Outer London Allowance

Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a prestigious Croydon based school in their recruitment of a Food Technology teacher to start in January 2026. The school are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Food Technology teacher with a passion for their subject and a commitment to high quality teaching. Excellent subject knowledge and commitment to continually develop it. Each member of the department is seen as an integral part of the team, working together sharing ideas and developing resources cohesively. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.

Opportunity to teach from Year 7 to A Level in Food Technology

Use creativity to develop rich and exciting lessons to cater for all pupils

Join a highly successful and committed team with excellent results

Work alongside knowledgeable and experienced colleagues

Be part of a school that has been in Croydon for over 300 years, with strong traditions and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities

Develop professionally and personally in a secure, but lively atmosphere

Model the school's pastoral care and their Christian ethos

The Food Technology Department is a strong department that is well respected within the school. The department believe in mixed ability teaching at all levels from KS3 up to KS5. They have a history of strong examination results at GCSE and A Level in Food Technology. For the past three years, the Department has been focusing on developing an innovative KS3 curriculum that prepares pupils for the demands of the strengthened GCSE and broadens their understanding, and enjoyment of Food Technology. To further enrich pupil's experience of Food Technology, the school offer a variety of visits and extra-curricular clubs. The school prides itself on working together as a team, planning collaboratively and supporting each other in every aspect of day-to-day teaching and learning