Design and Technology (Food) Teacher - Maternity Cover

Protocol Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in London seeks a creative and inspiring Food Technology Teacher for maternity cover. The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 Food Technology, delivering engaging lessons, and contributing to a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with a passion for student success and collaboration. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Professional growth opportunities

Outstanding facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in teaching Food Technology.
• Commitment to help students reach their full potential.
• Team player who contributes ideas and drives improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering engaging, practical lessons that encourage curiosity and creativity.
• Supporting students to achieve excellent results through high-quality teaching.

Skills

Food Technology

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Design and Technology (Food) Teacher – Maternity Cover

London, January 2026

Are you a creative and inspiring Food Technology teacher looking for your next challenge? Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and high standards for every student. The school has built a strong reputation for academic success and community spirit, and they’re looking for someone who can bring subject passion to life in the classroom.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching Food Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering engaging, practical lessons that encourage curiosity and creativity
• Supporting students to achieve excellent results through high-quality teaching and feedback
• Contributing to a positive, ambitious learning culture

What the school offers:

• A modern, purpose-built environment with outstanding facilities
• Supportive leadership focused on professional growth and wellbeing
• A culture of high expectations and mutual respect
• Easy access via public transport

Who we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with experience teaching Food Technology
• Someone with a genuine commitment to helping students reach their full potential
• A team player who enjoys contributing ideas and driving improvement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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