Design Technology and Food Teacher

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend £150

CPD training

Agency WKR parity

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a Design Technology and Food Teacher for a six-week placement at a Hertfordshire school. You will plan and deliver engaging DT and Food lessons, establish safe working routines, and foster creativity and independent learning in pupils.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching DT and/or Food Technology; you will build positive relationships with students and staff while supporting progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Experience teaching Design Technology and/or Food Technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology and Food lessons.
• Demonstrate practical techniques clearly.
• Teach and reinforce safe working practices.
• Encourage creativity and independent learning.
• Assess pupils work and provide useful feedback.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Teaching Design Technology

Teaching Food Technology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Details

Position: Design Technology and Food Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 02/11/2026
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £35,602 (M1) to £54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £54,328 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: [e-mail]
Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Are you a Design Technology and Food Teacher who enjoys helping pupils turn practical ideas into useful skills? At this Hertfordshire school, you will teach engaging lessons that encourage creativity and independent learning. You will also establish clear routines for safe working in classrooms and food technology areas. As a Design Technology and Food Teacher, you can make a meaningful contribution during an initial six-week placement. You will have the chance to build positive relationships with pupils and staff while supporting progress across both subjects. If purposeful practical teaching appeals to you, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching Design Technology and/or Food Technology.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology and Food lessons.
• Demonstrate practical techniques clearly.
• Teach and reinforce safe working practices.
• Encourage creativity and independent learning.
• Assess pupils work and provide useful feedback.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be a Design Technology and Food Teacher who enjoys practical teaching.
• Bring a calm, consistent approach to classroom management.
• Show enthusiasm for both creativity and technical skills.
• Have the flexibility to settle quickly into a new school.
• Be committed to helping pupils make progress.

Benefits

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will have paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Equality and Safeguarding

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.