Teacher - Design and Technology (Food) - Muna British Academy - AY27/28

Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Design Technology (Food and Nutrition) who can inspire creativity, practical confidence and curiosity about the science of food, commencing in the 2027–2028 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to teach across the wider Key Stage 3 Technology curriculum, while contributing specialist expertise to the development of Food and Nutrition examination pathways as our secondary school expands.

We are looking for a passionate practitioner who combines engaging practical teaching with secure knowledge of nutrition, food science, and healthy eating. Through clear demonstrations, purposeful investigation and skillful adaptation, you will challenge students to plan, prepare, and evaluate food with increasing independence. You will maintain high expectations for food hygiene and kitchen safety, ensuring that practical learning is inclusive and responsive to students’ dietary and cultural needs.

Beyond the classroom, you will enrich students’ experiences through cooking clubs, creative projects, and community activities that celebrate food cultures and promote sustainable choices. Embodying our values of Ambition, Responsibility and Respect, you will help students develop valuable life skills and contribute to a collaborative Technology department and a community in which character, wellbeing and achievement are equally valued.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Food and Nutrition, delivering high-quality practical and theoretical teaching at Key Stage 3 and, as provision develops, Key Stage 4 & 5.
• Teach Food and Nutrition within the wider Technology curriculum, developing practical cookery skills alongside knowledge of nutrition, food science, food provenance and consumer choices.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop technical accuracy, creativity, scientific enquiry and confidence in preparing nutritious dishes.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the National Curriculum for England at KS3 and the school’s chosen examination specifications as provision develops.
• Prepare students for appropriate GCSE/IGCSE Food and Nutrition qualifications where offered, contributing to future pathways in food-related study and careers.
• Teach the functions and sources of nutrients, dietary needs and the principles of balanced diets, enabling students to justify food choices and adapt recipes.
• Demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques clearly, modelling safe equipment use, accurate measurement, appropriate cooking methods and effective organisation.
• Develop understanding of the scientific principles underlying food preparation, using food experiments, observation and sensory evaluation to explain outcomes.
• Teach students to plan and sequence practical tasks, manage time, present dishes and evaluate outcomes against nutritional and practical criteria.
• Plan lessons and sequences of learning that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenge and support across the full ability range.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress, inform planning, and support students in achieving their potential.
• Develop students’ independence, resilience and problem-solving through practical cooking, food investigations, recipe adaptation and evaluation.
• Maintain an organised and stimulating food teaching room, with resources and displays that support learning and safe practical routines.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety, using risk assessments and teaching safe handling of knives, appliances, hot equipment and ingredients.
• Plan inclusive practical activities that take account of allergies, intolerances, dietary requirements and cultural or religious food practices, following school procedures.
• Establish routines for personal hygiene, preventing cross-contamination, safe food storage, cleaning and the responsible handling and disposal of food.
• Coordinate ingredient and equipment needs with relevant colleagues, monitor stock and report equipment defects promptly through school procedures.
• Promote sustainable food choices through learning about provenance, seasonality, food waste, packaging, budgeting and responsible use of resources.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning approaches, to enhance student engagement and progress.

Assessment, Progress and Achievement

• Monitor and track student progress using assessment data to inform teaching and identify students who require additional challenge or support.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback on nutritional understanding, practical techniques, food investigations, written explanations and examination performance.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments through structured revision and exam preparation.
• Contribute to departmental moderation and standardisation processes to ensure accurate and consistent assessment.
• Guide and assess practical investigations and non-examined assessment where required, maintaining authenticity and following awarding-body rules on permitted support.
• Support students in developing the planning, practical, analytical and evaluative skills required by the relevant Food and Nutrition assessment specifications.

Behaviour Management and Student Wellbeing

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and maintain high expectations for student conduct and engagement.
• Manage classes effectively using positive behaviour strategies that support a focused and productive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging respect, responsibility, and independence.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the values and ethos of the school.
• Support the pastoral development of students and contribute to the wider wellbeing and safeguarding of all learners.

Professional Responsibilities and Wider Contribution

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, clubs, and competitions that extend students’ learning beyond the classroom.
• Support whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular opportunities that promote creativity, sustainability, innovation, and enterprise.
• Participate in departmental planning, professional development, and collaborative working with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and parent communication processes.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities as directed in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years teaching English National Curriculum
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with students whom English is not their first language (EAL) students.
• To be approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centered.
• To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child cantered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.