Design Technology Teacher - Food Technology

TeacherActive; Wanborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Design Technology Teacher specializing in Food Technology for a full-time role at a secondary school in Swindon. The position is set to start in September 2025 and offers a chance to inspire students while working in an outstanding school environment that values both academic excellence and personal growth.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Access to CPD and professional development

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus (£100-£200)

PAYE payment structure

Qualifications

• Passion for food, nutrition, and equipping students with essential skills for life.
• Specialism in Food Technology preferred.
• Commitment to bringing out the very best in every student.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Food Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt lessons to support and challenge learners of all abilities.
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities such as cookery clubs and competitions.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to inspire creativity

Education

QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)

Job description

Overview

Design Technology Teacher (Food Technology Specialist) – Swindon

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.

Application & Compliance

To apply, please contact us for further details. 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. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.