Design Technology Teacher - Food Technology

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Design Technology Teacher with a Food Technology specialism in Swindon. Join a supportive school environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for personal development, making it ideal for those ready to inspire the next generation of chefs and innovators.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Access to CPD and professional development

£100–£200 referral bonus

Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Specialism in Food Technology preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
• Teach the importance of nutrition, health, and food safety.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Passion for food and nutrition

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Swindon

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Inspire the next generation of chefs, innovators, and creators in the world of Food Technology.

Are you a passionate and creative DT teacher with a love for Food Technology? Do you thrive on motivating students to explore nutrition, cooking, and the science of food? Are you ready to join a school where both students and staff truly flourish? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

About the School

We are proud to be recruiting for one of Swindon’s most exceptional secondary schools — known for its strong leadership, supportive culture, and outstanding behaviour. Staff here feel valued, respected, and part of a genuine team, while students benefit from an environment that balances academic excellence with personal growth.

The DT department is well-resourced and ambitious, and from September 2025, the school is seeking a Design Technology Teacher with a Food Technology specialism to join their thriving team. This is a full-time role until the end of the academic year, with the exciting possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a DT Teacher (Food Technology), you’ll inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to develop essential life skills, creativity, and an understanding of nutrition and food science. With excellent facilities and a collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to make Food Technology exciting, engaging, and relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire creativity, confidence, and practical skills in every student
• Adapt lessons to support and challenge learners of all abilities
• Teach the importance of nutrition, health, and food safety
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities such as cookery clubs and competitions

What We’re Looking For

• QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Specialism in Food Technology (preferred)
• A passion for food, nutrition, and equipping students with essential skills for life
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organisational skills
• A commitment to bringing out the very best in every student

What’s in It for You

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Access to CPD and professional development via our My-Progression channel
• Competitive pay rates
• £100–£200 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE payment structure — no hidden costs, no admin fees
• This is more than just a teaching role — it’s your chance to make a lasting impact in an inspiring school where students are eager, motivated, and ready to succeed.

Contact

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 0117 223 2200

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.