Food Nutrition / Home Economics Teacher at Al-Hikmah University

Job Summary

Al-Hikmah University seeks a qualified and enthusiastic Food & Nutrition / Home Economics Teacher to deliver engaging lessons in food preparation, nutrition, household management, and related topics. The teacher will foster practical skills, promote healthy living, and prepare students for WAEC/NECO examinations and future home-making or culinary careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Food & Nutrition and Home Economics according to the Nigerian secondary school curriculum (WAEC/NECO syllabi)
• Design lesson plans, schemes of work, and instructional materials that balance theory and hands-on cooking and household activities
• Conduct practical demonstrations in cooking, laundry, sewing, and budgeting, and supervise students during laboratory and kitchen sessions
• Assess student performance through tests, assignments, practical exams, and continuous assessment records
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped kitchen and home-economics laboratory; ensure proper storage of ingredients and equipment
• Counsel students on healthy eating habits, personal hygiene, and sustainable home practices
• Participate in school-wide events, parent-teacher meetings, and extracurricular clubs related to food, nutrition, and home-making
• Keep abreast of curriculum updates, teaching methodologies, and nutrition and health guidelines; attend professional development workshops
• Supervise and mentor support staff in the kitchen and laboratory

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics, Food Science & Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a recognized secondary school
• Strong practical cooking, sewing, and household management skills
• Ability to prepare students to WAEC/NECO standards and external exams
• Good organizational, communication, and classroom management abilities
• Membership of Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) preferred