Food and Nutrition Teacher

Food and Nutrition Teacher

Job Type: Full Time Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA Location: Oyo City: Ibadan Job Field: Education / Teaching / Training

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Food and Nutrition Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of nutrition, food science, meal planning, and practical food preparation, with the ability to make lessons engaging and applicable to everyday life. The successful candidate will help students develop healthy eating habits, practical food preparation skills, nutritional awareness, creativity, and a sound understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food and Nutrition effectively across relevant secondary school levels. Prepare well-structured lesson plans, instructional materials, practical activities, and assessments. Teach topics including food nutrients, balanced diets, meal planning, food preparation, food preservation, kitchen safety, hygiene, consumer education, and nutritional health. Conduct practical lessons and demonstrations to develop students' food preparation and household management skills. Encourage students to understand the relationship between nutrition, healthy living, and overall wellbeing. Promote creativity, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving through engaging activities. Prepare students effectively for WAEC, NECO, and other relevant examinations. Monitor students' academic progress and provide constructive feedback and support. Maintain effective classroom management and a safe, hygienic, and supportive learning environment. Participate actively in school activities, staff meetings, academic programmes, practical sessions, and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition, Education, or a related field. A PGDE, M.Sc., M.Ed., or other relevant teaching qualification is an added advantage. Strong knowledge of food, nutrition, meal planning, and food preparation. Practical knowledge of kitchen safety, food hygiene, preservation, and basic culinary techniques. Excellent communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to simplify theoretical concepts and connect them to practical, everyday situations. Passion for teaching and the ability to inspire students to develop healthy habits and valuable practical life skills.