Teacher of Food Technology (New Zealand)

Are you passionate about food and education? Do you have a talent for inspiring students to explore the world of food technology? Join our team as a Teacher of Food Technology at St Peter’s School and inspire the next generation of culinary enthusiasts!

St Peter’s is one of New Zealand’s leading independent secondary schools, providing a first-class education for 1200 students, including co-educational boarding for 320 students from New Zealand and around the world. St Peter’s is more than a school, sitting on 250 acres, that includes an expansive demonstration dairy farm, equestrian centre, golf driving range, swim school and more, all providing an inspirational experience and transformative environment for the school and wider community.

In this role you will be working in a purpose-built food technology building, offering two speciality teaching specific kitchens, a walk-in fridge/freezer, an extensive pantry, gallery windows, dining room, herb gardens and a barista server. Encompassing 24 commercial mini kitchens with commercial ovens, combi ovens, salamanders and interactive display and teaching screens, this is a state of the art teaching environment, with the role supported by food technicians and on-site laundry services.

As a Teacher of Food Technology, you'll have the opportunity to lead engaging and interactive classes that explore the fascinating world of food science, nutrition, and culinary arts. Through hands-on experiments, cooking demonstrations, and innovative projects, you'll empower students to develop practical skills and a deep understanding of the science behind food preparation.

Responsibilities:  

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum in food technology for students of varying abilities from year 7 to 13.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and enthusiasm.
• Plan and conduct practical lessons in our well-equipped kitchen facilities.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in food technology and integrate them into your teaching.
• Comply and enforce health and safety expectations across the faculty.

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Ideally have a degree in Food Technology, Home Economics, or a related field, or relevant practical experience alongside another degree subject matter.
• Teaching certification or equivalent experience in education.
• Strong knowledge of food science, nutrition, and culinary skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Join Our Team:

You will join a team of staff who share a passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of St Peter’s.

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching Food Technology / Food & Nutrition at senior levels; year 11 to 13. Teaching will transform the learning experience for the students through high quality lessons, transformational teaching, and engagement through leadership invested in everyone.

This faculty offers a wide range of teaching areas including food technology, hospitality, fashion design, product design, resistant materials, design and visual communication and digital technology. Please state all areas of expertise on your application, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experience!  

We welcome applications from talented educations from around the globe. We believe in the importance of a diverse and inclusive teaching environment and are committed to supporting international candidates throughout the application and transition process including work Visa assistance, relocation support and orientation and integration.  For further information or to receive a Candidate Information Pack and Job Description, please email hr@stpeters.school.nz

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